New York State Seven Residents Left Without House After Fire
I can’t imagine what it must feel like to suddenly lose your home in a matter of minutes. That’s exactly what happened to a family of seven in Buffalo, New York, this past Sunday evening. Around 7:15 p.m., a fire broke out in their house on Burgard Place—just off Walden and Bailey avenues.
When firefighters arrived, they found flames in the attic of the two-and-a-half-story home. Crews worked fast, and thankfully, they got the fire under control within minutes. But even though the damage didn’t spread far, it was serious enough that the roof had to be cut open—and the family had to leave everything behind.
Right now, four adults and three children are staying somewhere temporary with help from the American Red Cross. No one was physically hurt, but their lives changed overnight. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and the full extent of the damage hasn’t been released yet…