Caribou household loses dwelling in weekend fireplace
CARIBOU, Maine — A neighborhood household misplaced its dwelling of practically 45 years after a fireplace Saturday.
At round 9:35 a.m. Saturday, the Caribou Hearth and Ambulance Division responded to a fireplace at 816 Fort Fairfield Highway, together with fireplace crews from Limestone, Washburn, Fort Fairfield and Presque Isle. Police from Caribou and Fort Fairfield additionally responded.
The fireplace is believed to have began with {an electrical} difficulty, stated Incident Commander Eric Dickinson of Caribou Hearth and Ambulance. Flames had already engulfed the home when crews arrived, and it took seven hours to place out the blaze.
Dave and Barb Faye and their daughter Darci Faye escaped with out accidents and are being assisted by the American Crimson Cross.
Barb Faye’s sister, Danielle Lawrence, began a GoFundMe web page on Saturday. As of Monday afternoon, 44 folks have donated $3,855 towards a $5,000 objective.
“Not solely did [the Faye family] lose their dwelling of virtually 45 years, however they possible misplaced all seven of their cats,” Lawrence wrote on the GoFundMe web page. “Please assist any means you’re able.”
Lawrence stated the relations escaped with simply the garments on their again and misplaced all their possessions within the fireplace.
The Fayes’ neighbors at Goughan’s Farm set out a donation jar Monday morning to lift cash for the household.
“Everybody who has ordered ice cream at this time has donated their change,” stated Katie Shannon, whose household owns Goughan’s Farm. “We really feel horrible. The Fayes have been our neighbors for years, and we hope folks can provide what they will.”
Darci Faye is the founding father of Broadway Youngsters in The County, a Caribou-based theater program for youngsters.
