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Home Destroyed in Ellison Fire Belonged to World Famous Photographer

The house fire that engulfed the home in Ellison on Sunday belonged to world famous photographer, Gary Fong. The beautiful Ranch style property was burned to the ground due to a fire that sparked before noon at Twin Creek Place.

Photo credit: Gary Fong Facebook.

Luckily, the family is safe and sound, and are currently residing in California while they await clean-up on their Okanagan home.

Fong has reported the status of his home via Facebook and has posted an assortment of pictures depicting just how gorgeous and grand the home was. Despite having lost some prized possessions—his violin and family photos—Fong is simply happy that no one was hurt in the incident.

“I never would have imagined that two weeks later this home would be gone. I feel like we didn't get a chance to say goodbye to it,” said Fong in a Facebook post.

Photo credit: Gary Fong Facebook.

Photo credit: Gary Fong Facebook.

Upon reflection of this tragic event, Fong reminds his followers to document memories because you never know how life will change from one moment to the next.

“Now is a great time to make scans of every important paper in your home, and to take your images and back them up to media and store them in other locations,” said Fong. “Create the panic in your mind and then walk backwards. What is wonderful about preparation is it's like fixing a disaster before it happens.”

Photo credit: Gary Fong Facebook.

Photo credit: Gary Fong Facebook.

Photo credit: Gary Fong Facebook.

Here's a great video from Fong's YouTube channel illustrating his Okanagan home and his work as a photographer.



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