Two homes in Kentwood, including the one pictured, sustained severe damage on Sunday, Sept. 27 after a fire broke out at one of them. The cause remains under investigation. (Leanne Mcbride)

By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

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Two families displaced by north end fire on Sunday

Sep 27, 2020 | 1:13 PM

Two families have been displaced from their homes in Red Deer’s Kentwood neighbourhood following a fire that started Sunday morning.

Red Deer Emergency Services Assistant Deputy Chief Matt White says crews responded just after 10:30 to 63 and 67 Kerr Close.

“The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, but it looks to have started at one of the homes and moved to the neighbouring residence,” White said. “There is extensive damage to 67 on the first and second floors, and extensive damage to the roof of 63.”

(Paul Figler)

White adds there were no injuries and all occupants self-evacuated. One cat was recovered in good health, and another may still be missing.

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However, both homes are uninhabitable at this point in time. The families are now in touch with Canadian Red Cross. No other homes sustained damage.

Crews will remain on scene throughout the day as a fire investigator works to determine the cause.

Five trucks and 26 personnel responded.