Fire strikes close to home

[ARmom]

Around 3am, last Sunday morning, I woke up to the sounds of glass breaking and people yelling.  I could see fire, but couldn't tell what was on fire.  I was about to call the police when I heard the sounds of a fire truck getting closer.  I went downstairs and opened my front door, and saw that it was another neighbor's garage engulfed in flames!

By this time, the whole neighborhood was outside.  Along with 4 fire trucks, police,  & EMT's.  Thankfully, the whole family got out safely.  Apparently thanks to their bull dog!  But their whole house is severely damaged, and I believe they lost everything - either by the fire or the smoke & water damage.
An article appeared in our local newspaper about what happened. 
You can read about it here.

This Saturday from 10am to 1pm, a 9 year old neighborhood girl has organized a lemonade stand.  All the proceeds will go to the family who lost their home in the fire.

Even the simplest acts of kindness go a long way. 
If you live in South Jersey and want to buy a cup of lemonade - PM me, and I will tell you where!

[shell81]

Jun. 25, 2009 at 11:54 AM

That is so sad. I am glad everyone is ok.

The little girl is SO sweet.

[MichelleK41]

Jun. 25, 2009 at 12:12 PM

I am very glad the family got out safely!!

[mtnmama111]

Jun. 25, 2009 at 1:06 PM

We had a fire in our garage when I was 10 or 11... it was very frightening- I was at home in bed and had to go stand in the drizzle and watch flames shooting over my parents' heads as they tried to save our car...

[jennmarie77]

Jun. 26, 2009 at 12:29 PM

Wow.  That's awesome that little girl is having that lemonade stand. 

Glad to hear the family is safe.

[trepsica]

Jun. 26, 2009 at 8:02 PM

i have had 5 bulldogs in my life and they are AWESOME dogs! thank goodness for riley!