Horrific fire hits close to home - http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20110301/110301_beaverton_fire/20110301/?hub=CP24Home

Very sadly this morning a devastating fire claimed a house a Beaverton. This house was a client's soon to be new home. It went up in flames just hours before the dealing closing time and this would have been their new home. My heart goes out to this family who had been looking forward to this new home and a chance to bring their horses with them.

You can see the news story here: http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20110301/110301_beaverton_fire/20110301/?hub=CP24Home

The fire was so large that even though the blaze ocurred in the early morning, I was able to smell the fire in Leaksdale while working with horses there in the afternoon.

The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

Such events remind us that life can throw us curveballs - and this is when we need our friends, family, and neighbours to give a helping hand.

My thoughts and prayers go out to this family and all of those facing hardship and tragedy.