CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — It has been just over a month since a massive cotton gin fire prompted evacuations in the city of Gregory, with multiple crews working for days to put it out. The fire resulted in the loss of homes and valuable possessions for several families.
Since then, a recovery fund has been established by the United Way of the Coastal Bend to help those impacted by the fire. The organization has already raised thousands of dollars in donations.
“Some people are still telling me they can smell the smoke in their homes,” said Blyth Swartsfager, the administrator for the city of Gregory…