Lacombe Volunteer Fire Department dealt with a fire in a home on Christmas Day in the Bruns subdivision.

Crews responded about 8:30pm.

Fire Chief Ed van Delden says damage was contained to the furnace and some auxiliary equipment; there was also some smoke and water damage as well due to a melted water line which he says actually kept the fire under control.

It's believed the furnace had a mechanical failure, van Delden says it will be removed and sent for testing.