A massive house fire engulfed 801 Geikie St. Feb. 3, sending thick smoke billowing into the air and knocking out power to the surrounding neighbourhood.
The fire started in the garage and quickly moved to the main house, where long-time Japerites "Grandpa" Dong Han and "Grandma" Kyung Han have lived for years.
According to Deputy Fire Chief Don Smith, no one was inside the house when the fire broke out.
The town alarm rang out at approximately 4:15 p.m. and within minutes emergency crews were at the corner of Geikie Street and Spruce Avenue battling the blaze.
As of 6 p.m. fire crews were still hard at work battling the fire and power had returned to the area. Smith guessed firefighters would be on scene for most of the night.
The cause of the fire is still unknown.
Check back with the Fitzhugh for updates as more information comes to light.
