An Aug. 6 fire on East drive in Summerside has destroyed a garage and damaged a house. While the house was occupied at the time, nobody was injured. Photo by Kristin Gardiner /Journal PioneerArticle contentSUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — There are no injuries after a Summerside house fire that destroyed a garage.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentAt around 5 p.m. on Aug. 6, the Summerside fire department received a call for a fire at a house on East drive; neighbours had noticed it first.Article contentArticle content“It started in the garbage, but the garage was in close proximity to the house,” said fire Chief Ron Enman. “They were both on fire.”Article contentArticle contentWhen the department arrived, the house was engulfed. All six fire trucks attended the scene, as well as around 50 members.Article content“It was a very quick knock-down,” said Enman. “Lot of clean-up and mop-up afterwards, but they were on scene, probably, a little over an hour”Article contentThe damages, he said, were extensive, adding the garage is a total loss and the house, damaged both inside and out, is likely in need of repairs.Article contentWhile residents were home at the time, they were able to get out safely.Article content“It was a hot, hot evening for our guys,” Enman said. “Just keeping everybody hydrated was also a factor.”Article contentThe Fire Marshals Office is investigating.Article content
No injuries after fire damages home in Summerside, P.E.I.
