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Retired Couple Endures Two Fires, Plans 2026 Rebuild

12/30/2025

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Story summary

Ritchie Day and Rene Day, a retired couple in Grand Forks, British Columbia, faced two fires in 2025, including a September home loss.
On December 21, a motel fire displaced the Days and was sparked by a guest's vehicle filled with Christmas presents.
They lost belongings in both fires, including four pet birds, and received support.
Ritchie Day plans to rebuild in 2026 while awaiting an intact unit.

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Story summary

Ritchie Day and Rene Day, a retired couple in Grand Forks, British Columbia, faced two fires in 2025, including a September home loss.
On December 21, a motel fire displaced the Days and was sparked by a guest's vehicle filled with Christmas presents.
They lost belongings in both fires, including four pet birds, and received support.
Ritchie Day plans to rebuild in 2026 while awaiting an intact unit.