My brother owns this house and he was awoken at 4am on Thanksgiving morning to his dog barking and he went to the front door and his porch was on fire. He ran for water and before he could return with it the flames and smoke filled the interior of the house. He is a single dad, supporting 4 kids and he lost his home and his truck and his tools.

The fire fighters had to revive his dog - Baxter from smoke inhalation: Fire Department Report

He is not insured for anything.

Everything is lost, all clothes, beds, furniture, house furnishings. Everything must be replaced. He literally ran from the house infants - no shoes, no shirt and his truck was also parked in the driveway and that was also damaged beyond repair from the heat and flames.

The fire chiefs investigation revealed a lithium battery in a leaf blower he had on the porch started the fire.

He is trying to re-build his home with the help of friends and is hoping to have it restored and be able to be living in it again by Christmas.

Your generosity in helping him to rebuild and restore is immeasurably appreciated.