It was at 11:58 a.m. that the fire alarm was given, which allowed the residents of the building to be quickly evacuated.
More than 70 firefighters were deployed to the scene given the challenges of transporting water and cold weather conditions.
The municipalities of Frelighsburg, Cowansville, Dunham, Bromont, Potton, Bedford, Farnham, as well as teams from the American cities of Enosburg (VT), Richford (VT), and Montgomery (VT), lent a helping hand.
The three-unit building located at 107 rue Thibault is a total loss.
A family of six and two tenants living alone find themselves on the street.
Two people were taken to hospital after suffering from smoke inhalation.
The preliminary conclusion indicates that the cause of the fire is presumed accidental, but it remains undetermined at this stage.
The investigation is still ongoing.
A fire broke out at 11:58 a.m. on December 21, throwing a family of six and two people living alone into the street. (Facebook du village de Abercorn)
Supporting families during the holiday season
The village of Abercorn wishes to mobilize the community to help those affected.
For the occasion, town hall, located at 10 rue des Églises Ouest, is opening its doors Monday, December 23 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. to collect donations.
Clothing (all season), gift cards (pharmacy, grocery store, store, etc.) and essential items (hygiene products, linens, etc.) are accepted.
