Seven Orcas Fire and Rescue units and 22 responders worked three hours into Easter morning to extinguish a house fire on Dolphin Bay Road.

On March 30 around 11 p.m., responders found heavy fire involvement in the kitchen and living room area of a mobile home. Firefighters were able to quickly attack the fire, limiting damage and saving many of the family’s chickens that were located in an area attached to the home.

There were no injuries to civilians or responders. The fire was determined to be accidental in nature.

“Smoke detectors save lives,” said Orcas Fire Chief Kevin O’Brien. “Orcas Island Fire and Rescue has smoke detectors free for all citizens. Just stop by the Eastsound Fire Hall or give us a call and we will be happy to install.”

As a result of the house fire, a mother and two young sons are without a home.

“Losing a home to fire is tragic and one of the most difficult experiences a family can endure,” O’Brien said.

If anyone knows of a temporary home for them that would be available for two to three months contact OIFR administrative assistant Lindsay Schirmer at 376-2331.