James Hagerman and Samantha Gough have found respite from the wildfires of Fort McMurray in the Quinte region.
Gough, a Stirling native, met Hagerman in his hometown of Fort McMurray just over a year ago after she moved out there after university.
The couple described hearing the news of the spreading wildfires while at work and though they initially discounted the seriousness of the disaster, they quickly realized the gravity of the situation as their flight gave them a first hand account of the fires.
Samantha Gough
The pair are currently staying with Gough’s mother in Stirling, as a result they had a chance to attend Wednesday night’s Rock 4 Relief.
The couple who is expecting their first child in August were humbled by the response of the Belleville community coming together to support their western brothers.
James hagerman
The couple escaped with nothing but their car and suitcase each. As far as their house, the couple noted they have seen satellite photos of their house which pictures the roof intact, the rest they say they will not know till they return to their home.
