GoFundMe raising money for family affected by Center Avenue fire
Community members are chipping in to assist a Butler family after losing their house in a fire that hospitalized a teenager.
A GoFundMe campaign is raising money for medical bills, temporary housing and replacing essentials lost in the fire.
The fire broke out Wednesday morning, April 8, at a Center Avenue home, resulting in crews rescuing an unconscious teenage girl from a second-story bedroom.
“On April 8th, our lives changed in an instant. My mom’s house caught fire, and my little sister was trapped upstairs,” Esteban Cordova Jr., organizer of the GoFundMe, said in the post. “She became unconscious from smoke inhalation and was flown to Pittsburgh, where she has remained stable. The shock and fear of that day are still with us, but we’re grateful that everyone made it out alive.”
The GoFundMe had raised $2,800 of its $3,500 goal as of 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
“We’re just trying to take this one step at a time and get them back on their feet after everything that’s happened. Thank you to anyone who takes the time to read, share, or support us in any way,” Cordova said.
Crews rescued the teenager after responding to the fire within 10 minutes. She was taken to Butler Memorial Hospital before being flown to Pittsburgh.
Crews said the house was “likely a total loss” at the time of the fire.
“You never expect things like this to happen to your own family. We’re all very happy everyone made it out safe. We appreciate anyone who helps our family during this difficult time. Your support means the world to us, and will help us move forward together,” Cordova said.
To donate, search “Help My Family Recover After House Fire” on gofundme.com.
