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Selkirk Family Rebuilds After Devastating Fire | Winnipeg News
A Selkirk family’s world burned to the ground in a devastating house fire sparked by overloaded wiring — but their community rose up in an outpouring of love and support. Dennis Lafreniere and his wife, along with their two daughters, lost everything, including irreplaceable heirlooms and their beloved dog Ernie. The century-old home’s outdated wiring may have played a role, and Dennis watched helplessly as flames consumed his life’s work. Yet amid the grief, neighbors, friends, and even strangers rallied — from schoolmates donating clothes to a motorcycle club raising nearly $18,000. With…
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