By The Canadian Press

Search and rescue team in Sparwood, B.C., loses equipment in fire

Dec 19, 2016 | 9:12 AM

SPARWOOD, B.C. — Members of a search and rescue unit in southeastern B.C. say the team is still operational but much of its equipment has been destroyed by fire.

A blaze broke out Saturday in the building housing equipment and life-saving supplies for the Elk Valley-based Sparwood Search and Rescue.

In a Facebook post, the team says the loss of equipment and vehicles is estimated at about $175,000, while damage to the building is expected to reach $100,000.

Everything was insured but members say donations will be gratefully accepted.

Recent posts on social media also confirm the team’s command unit, both trucks and several snowmobiles were not damaged.

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No one was in the building when the fire occurred and the cause remains under investigation. (CHBZ)

The Canadian Press