{
  "id": 4206107,
  "title": "B.C.’s historic Little Red House destroyed by fire",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/b-c-s-historic-little-red-house-destroyed-by-fire",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T14:24:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12040390/bc-little-red-house-fire/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The historic Little Red House, popularly known as Mclver House, has been consumed by fire in the Township of Langley after standing for almost 140 years. The township’s archives confirm the home was constructed by Murdoch and Annie McIver between 1887 and 1890. Despite being located in the heart of a turf farm, the Gothic-style farmhouse, which served as a popular photo shoot backdrop, was admired by many. The Langley Heritage Society expressed sadness over its demise, noting that it had fallen into disrepair and was not preserved despite its historical significance. Councillor Rob Rindt shared distressing videos of the house being engulfed in flames, emphasizing the collective memories and photographic attention it had garnered over the years.",
  "summary": "The Langley Heritage Society said in an online post Friday that it was \"sad and unfortunate\" the home, also known as the McIver House, was never preserved.",
  "key_points": [
    "Historic Little Red House destroyed by fire in Langley Township.",
    "Built by Murdoch and Annie McIver between 1887 and 1890.",
    "Langley Heritage Society mourns loss of iconic Gothic-style farmhouse."
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        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "B.C.’s historic Little Red House destroyed by fire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/b-c-s-historic-little-red-house-destroyed-by-fire-4208004",
        "published": "2026-08-29T14:24:31.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}