JACKSON – Losing your home to a catastrophe is emotionally devastating but thanks to friends and family, those impacted can get assistance to pick up and replace the pieces.
Friends of township resident Melinda Brundidge Watson are trying to help her put her life back together after the devastating house fire she and family members endured last month.
The blaze was reported around 6:45 p.m. on June 14. It was reported as a “working fire” which went to two alarms on Toshi Court before it was brought under control.
Upon their arrival, firefighters reported a garage fire extending into the two-story home and pulled three lines to extinguish the fire.
The two-alarm fire spread into the home as crews used hose lines and an aerial ladder to bring the fire under control. Within 30 minutes, the bulk of the fire was knocked down.
Four mutual aid departments were called in to assist at the site. Crews from Jackson and Howell townships responded, along with Millstone and Lakehurst Naval Airbase.
Lisa Hall, who is a friend of Watson’s said the fire, “left her home uninhabitable, consumed one car, and damaged a second car. In every room and on every floor what the fire didn’t destroy smoke and water did.”
“Thank God they walked away from this raging fire with just the clothes on their backs. They lost everything,” Hill added. “This family needs your prayers and I’m asking for your help to bless this family with a donation.”
“When I saw the photos after the fire, I couldn’t believe the damage that was made to Melinda’s home. I’m so grateful the family made it out of the house in time. Imagine losing all your possessions? Please help this family start over again,” Hall said.
Hall said, “all donations will go directly to Melinda’s account. To help, visit GoFundMe.com here.
