The Held family of Monroe county is trying to pick up the pieces of their lives after they lost their home to a furnace fire Friday night.
The fire destroyed the keepsakes, clothing, christmas presents. and the most devestating losses-the lives of their two dogs — Bingo and Max — three Ferrits —Baby, Fluffy and Crush — and their cat, Scratchy.
The family told me they were coming back to the home when they smelled what they thought was a bonfire. At first, they were concerned for their neighbors, so they checked on their home. After not noticing any flames from the neighbors, they drove to their house where they saw smoke and flames coming out of the attic.
WXYZ “We have nowhere to live for Christmas. I mean, we just purchased the house three years ago, so not having it now is like a very big struggle.” said Ashley Held.
But despite all the family has lost, Ashley told me they are still trying to give their boys a good Christmas.
Ashley Said the community has stepped up in ways she did not expect, giving her family a soft place to fall in their time of need.