Defective Power Strip Burns Down Home of Youth Pastor in Pensacola, Florida
PENSACOLA, FL - A news report posted on wkrg.com reports that a pastor from the Escambia County Bellview Church and his family lost everything after a defective power strip caught fire in one of their bathrooms.*
The couple was celebrating a birthday as they received a call telling them that their home was on fire.
The house fire occurred Sunday afternoon, and the Escambia County Fire and Rescue discovered that a failed power strip caused the fire. The couple stated that they feel lost and that they do not even know where to begin building back their life.
According to the fire and rescue team, neighbors thrust the front door to rescue the family's pets from the fire. Fortunately, the heroes saved the family's baby goat and pet cat, who was locked inside the burning house.
The couple stated that they are thankful for all the caring support from the community in their time of need. The family is trying to stay in good spirits. The news report provides a link to the family's Go Fund Me page.
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Source:
https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/local-florida-youth-pastor-loses-everything-after-unexpected-fire/