The only thing Tristan Brigden and Rozander St Jean could think about after losing their Peachland home in a fire, was the well-being of their upstairs neighbours.

Brigden said their friends (Alexa and Jay) are devastated following the May 18 blaze that burned through a house on Coldham Road.

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The fire started around 4 a.m. Saturday.

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Everyone got out immediately, although Brigden said his friend did suffer injuries trying to put out the fire to save the home.

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Brigden said he and St Jean had only lived in the house for seven months, while their friends have been there 13 years.

They are asking the public to support a GoFundMe set-up for their neighbours.

Brigden added that he and St Jean have received help from Emergency Support Services and are staying in a hotel.

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The cause of the blaze is under investigation by Peachland Fire Rescue.

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