Temple Community Association raises funds for family affected by house fire

One man was rushed to hospital in critical condition after a house fire in the northeast Calgary community of Temple Sunday morning.

Calgary — Community members in Temple came together Tuesday to raise much-needed support for a family affected by fire.

A donation box was set up at the Temple Community Association office from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, with proceeds going to the family of a man critically injured in a house fire on Sunday.

Emergency crews were called to the 100 block of Templeby Drive N.E. at around 10:30 a.m., where they were met by thick smoke and flames coming from the home.

The victim, who neighbours say is in his 20s, was discovered by firefighters during a search of the home.

"They're part of the community and we feel (this) is how we can make ourselves available as a community," said Temple Community Association treasurer Earl Robins.

"That's what we're here for, to help the community."

Neighbours said the man has a wife and children, who weren't home at the time.

For those who were unable to donate items at the community association, a separate GoFundMe campaign has been created by a friend of the family in the hope of raising $10,000. According to the organizer, the family of five is expecting a baby boy in the near future.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. The fire department is asking anyone with information, photos or video to email them.