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Two displaced and one animal missing following Torbay house fire

Fire crews were on the scene of a house fire on Bauline Line just after 6:00 p.m. Friday. Two residents are displaced as a result, and one animal is missing. The police are now investigating.

The RNC are still investigating the source of the fire

House smoking with firefighter standing outside
The Town of Torbay alerted residents about a major traffic disruption due to a house fire just after 6:00 p.m. Friday. (Angus Somerton/CBC)

Police are investigating after a fire at a home on Bauline Line in Torbay, N.L. on Friday.

The Torbay Volunteer Fire Department responded to the house fire shortly after 6:00 p.m., said fire Chief Rodney Gaudet.

He said fire fighters were met with heavy smoke and heavy flames upon arriving. Gaudet said there was extensive damage to the home including a collapsed roof. 

There was no one home at the time and therefore no injuries reported. However, one animal was presumed to be inside but the fire department could not find it. 

The two residents of the building have been displaced by the blaze.

The Town of Torbay put out a notice on social media around 8:00 p.m. warning residents of a major traffic disruption.

They also alerted residents of low water pressure and discolouration as a result, advising them to run the tap until water is clear. 

Fire fighters climbing up ladder on smoking house
The source of the Torbay house fire is still under investigation. (Angus Somerton/CBC)

The scene has been released to the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, who are investigating the cause of the fire. 

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