The flag of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe. Image from Manataka American Indian Council

The Coeur d'Alene Tribe of Idaho is reaching out to a family whose home was destroyed by a fire on Monday morning.

Five people escaped without suffering injuries. Fire crews were able to stop the blaze from spreading to other homes and to timber and brush, The Coeur d'Alene Press reported.

x "Various tribal departments, including our social services department, are working with the family right now to provide clothing and shelter," tribal spokesperson Heather Keen told the paper.

The home wasn't owned by the tribal housing authority. Nine people lived there.

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Worley home engulfed by fire (The Coeur d'Alene Press 10/21)