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Seniors Displaced: Fire Rips Through Housing Complex
6 Jan
Summary
- Fire at Granite Court housing complex displaced 22 residents.
- Food bank lost approximately $75,000 in stock.
- Efforts underway to rehouse 10 residents temporarily.
A fire on Sunday morning at the Granite Court seniors housing complex in St. George has left 22 residents displaced and a local food bank destroyed. Firefighters contained the blaze, preventing further damage to the Atlantic Baptist Housing property, though one section sustained significant impact.
While efforts are underway to allow 12 residents to return by the end of the week, the remaining 10 residents are being temporarily housed. The St. George and Area Food Bank, also located in the complex, lost approximately $75,000 in stock, prompting significant community-led donation drives.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. In addition to housing and the food bank, the complex also housed other services. Authorities are now focused on securing long-term housing solutions for the displaced residents, acknowledging limitations in the area.
