Faulder family loses both homes in devastating Summerland wildfire
Shawna and Lucas Wagner were forced to leave behind what they had envisioned for their future as the newlyweds had only purchased the home in December.
The Faulder family has lost both of their homes in a devastating wildfire. Shawna Wagner, speaking to Global News, expressed her shock at the sudden loss, stating, "Not, 'I'm never going to come back to anything that we've left behind.'" The couple had recently purchased the home in December, envisioning a future together with their children.
Video footage from Faulder residents Brock and Rick Leitner showed the complete destruction of Lucas Wagner's childhood home, which looked like it had been hit by a bomb. Lucas himself described the aftermath as a "war zone" and said they will be returning to a "heartbreaking, burnt-down memory." Joe Wagner, Lucas's father, had built parts of the home himself as a contractor.
He emphasized that the loss of his home, along with all the belongings and memories it contained, was a significant blow. Joe is determined to rebuild and help his community recover, stating, "I want to be a part of helping everybody else get their lives back as well." The family is currently staying with Lucas's aunt and feels overwhelmed by the support they have received from family and friends, acknowledging that "everyone's going to be there for each other at the end of the day, and that's all you can ask for when you know you've already lost so much."
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