A fundraising campaign has started for a couple and their three children whose house burned down in Trader鈥檚 Cove on the west side of Okanagan Lake earlier this week.

Co-workers of the couple, Patrick and Caroline Lacey, have launched a with a goal of raising $10,000 to help the family.

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Their home on Westside Road was gutted by fire Wednesday evening and the family lost everything, including their pet dog.

鈥淧atrick and Caroline have worked and dedicated themselves to Bear Creek provincial campground and to our company (Kaloya Contracting) for many years,鈥� say campaign organizers on the fundraiser鈥檚 web page. 鈥淭his family lost everything including their family pet. They watched helplessly while the fire crews did their job.鈥�

The couple had insurance but the GoFundMe campaign is aimed at helping them recover as quickly as possible.

The money will help the family rebuild their lives while the insurance company investigates the fire, say organizers.

鈥淲e are hoping we can raise funds to help them get back on their feet quickly,鈥� says the campaign posting, listed under Help the Lacey鈥檚 rebuild their lives. 鈥淭hey need everything from clothes to toothpaste to linens.鈥�

Donations to the campaign can be made at the GoFundMe page and can also be dropped off at Bear Creek Provincial Park.

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