A fire burned down the main building for Sandy Bay Child and Family Services on Sunday.
The chief of Sandy Bay First Nation said that the incident occurred sometime before 5 am yesterday morning.
Sandy Bay fire crews battled the fire for four hours with the assistance of the Alonsa and Langruth fire departments.
Around two dozen staff members were based out of the building which housed administration, family enhancement programs, and social workers' offices.
The chief added that the building was a central hub for the Sandy Bay CFS and that he did not know the exact extent of the damage, or what was recovered.
To contact staff who worked at the main office, First Nations members are asked to call the Winnipeg office at 204-856-2030. According to a Facebook post, messages will be relayed and calls will be returned within a reasonable time.
The cause of the fire is still unknown as the provincial fire commissioner’s office is still investigating.
