Help Fahria Rebuild After Devastating Fire

On May 10th, 2025, around 11:45 p.m., I started receiving a flood of calls and messages while I was out. To my horror, I found out my floor was on fire—the home I've painstakingly crafted from the heart these last few months. My beloved dog Cheech was stuck inside, and I was nowhere close to being able to save him. I was in shock and overcome by fear as I began to race home to get to him.

My neighbor reached out and checked on me. I let her know he was in my apartment, and thankfully, she acted quickly to notify the building management. They were able to rescue him safely, and for that, I am incredibly grateful. At that moment, that was all I cared about.

Soon after, I received a video of the building on fire, and when I saw it, my heart dropped. My floor was affected—my apartment was right next to the flames. When I got home, I found that everything was destroyed, between the fire damage, the smoke, and the water used to extinguish the flames.

I've lost nearly everything I own: my entire closet, my furniture, and all of my personal belongings—items I had deliberately chosen to make my space feel like home for the first time in years. It's all gone. I could only salvage a few items from the kitchen and a couple of clothes that happened to be in the dryer. That's it.

There is something surreal about losing it all when you have just started to get things in order, finally creating a space that feels like home.

This is one of the hardest things I've ever gone through. I rarely ask for help. I don't know how to ask or what to request, but I know I need support right now.

My apartment is being dried out and prepared for cleaning and rebuilding. This journey is only just beginning. I do have insurance, but not sure at all what it will cover/how much. I feel overwhelmed and uncertain about what steps to take next—whether I need a lawyer, whom to talk to, or what to do about the claims process. If you have any advice, I would greatly appreciate it.

I'm reaching out for help—any help. Whether it's a donation toward basic needs like clothing, meals, temporary essentials, or even a small gesture like coffee or positive energy, I would be so grateful. If you can't contribute financially, simply sharing this message would mean the world to me.

This has been devastating, but I am trying to stay grounded and hopeful. Thank you for reading, for caring, and for anything you're able to give.

With love and gratitude,

Fahria