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Help Nicol Pate rebuild after house fire

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Nicol was woken up at 3AM by a carbon monoxide alarm. When the firemen came they found a smoldering wire in the attic. What seemed at first simple became quite complicated as they had trouble locating the fire, as it grew in the attic. In the process of trying to find it they had to tear the ceilings out of the 3 main rooms of the house, thus spreading asbestos through the entire house. They also had to use the ax to make holes in the roof and used the fire hose both inside of the house and through the roof into the attic. There is also char, soot and ash in the house and on belongings as well.

The main supporting beams of the house were burned almost completely through. The home will be torn down to the studs and rebuilt.

Nicol is being told that she will lose the majority of her belongings-definitely all clothes, electronics and furniture. Probably books and paper as well. Only non-electronic hard surfaced things can be salvaged Nicol's daughter Ame also has belongings at the house.

They have three chickens and two ducks who live peacefully together and now need to be at least temporarily rehomed. This need is very pressing as there is no water or electricity at the house. If you know anyone who might be interested in taking them, please let us know ASAP.

As it is for most of use, it's very hard for Nicol to ask for help, but she recognizes that she does need some support at this time. If you are in a position to help and feel moved to do so, it will be greatly appreciated.





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  • Ava Castanuela
    • $400
    • 1 mo
  • Sean Hanko
    • $200
    • 1 mo
  • Kay McCall
    • $100
    • 1 mo
  • Natalie Niles Argüello
    • $50
    • 1 mo
  • Anonymous
    • $10
    • 1 mo
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Organizer and beneficiary

Sara Cohen
Organizer
Boulder, CO
nicol pate
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