Former store & barn burn, Iona

CBC PEI News report-

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-house-fire-iona-1.3296605

House, barn fire underway in Iona, P.E.I.

Belfast firefighters have shut down a portion of Route 23 while they fight fire

CBC News Posted: Oct 30, 2015 12:59 PM AT Last Updated: Oct 30 1:40 PM AT

The fire in Iona was discovered by a passing driver around noon Friday.
( Submitted photo )

     RCMP and firefighters are on the scene of a house and barn fire on P.E.I. at the intersection of the Selkirk and Iona Roads.  The Belfast Fire Department is working to fight the blaze and have closed a portion of Route 23.   Staff Sgt. Kevin Bailey of Montague RCMP told CBC News officers were the first on scene shortly after noon.   "It appears that the fire is likely going to affect both the barn and the attached house," said Bailey.  "Both will likely be a total loss."   Bailey said the residents were not at home at the time. Their relatives are at the scene.   RCMP are asking drivers to avoid the area. 

                                                                                                  - With files from Angela Walker