I’m making this gofundme on behalf of my sister and her boyfriend Taylor. They would never ask for help so I’m doing it for them. They lost everything they own last night in a devastating house fire. We’re thankful she got out with their son but unfortunately the family dog and cat did not. There was no time to grab her phone, purse or even shoes so all they have is the clothes they’re wearing and slippers. They’re a hard working couple that would do anything to help others so now it’s our turn to lift them up in time of need. Insurance will hopefully cover the house but it will not cover anything that was inside.. all donations will be used to help their family start literally from scratch. We appreciate any donations and we are just so grateful that they were able to get out in time.

article from the paper:

At approximately 1:09 AM on April 8, NOCFA crews responded to a fully involved house fire on Southport Drive in Rose Township. Upon arrival, firefighters found a single-family home engulfed in flames.

All residents were able to safely evacuate the home. Tragically, the family’s pets were unable to escape and were lost in the fire.

Due to the extent of the fire, crews initiated a defensive attack. The fire began to spread to a nearby garage, but thanks to a fast and coordinated response, it was contained before causing major damage to the neighboring structure. Firefighters remained on scene for several hours to fully extinguish hot spots.

We’re grateful for the assistance of our Mutual Aid partners and thankful that there were no civilian or firefighter injuries.

“Our hearts go out to the family for the loss of their beloved pets and home,” said Fire Chief Matt Weil. “Please respect their privacy as they navigate through this difficult time.”