Community Unites to Support Somers Family After House Fire
Somers Rallies Around Family After Devastating Fire
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The Somers community is coming together to support the Mitchell family, who lost their home in a fire on Maple Street. Donations are being collected through the Town Emergency Fund to help the family rebuild their lives after the devastating incident.
- 01The Mitchell family lost their home and belongings in a fire on Maple Street in Somers, Connecticut.
- 02Donations can be made to the Town Emergency Fund specifically for the Mitchell family.
- 03The fire occurred early Thursday morning and involved a two-story wood-frame home.
- 04Multiple fire departments responded to the incident, and one resident was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
- 05The community initiative is promoted under the slogan 'Somers Community Strong.'
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The Somers community is rallying to support the Mitchell family, who recently faced a devastating fire that destroyed their home on Maple Street. According to Somers Human Services, the family lost nearly all of their belongings, retaining only the clothes they were wearing at the time of the incident. Donations are being collected through the Town Emergency Fund, with checks made out to 'Town Emergency Fund/Mitchell Family' and sent to 619 Main St., Somers. The fire, which was reported as a second-alarm structure fire early Thursday morning, prompted a response from several surrounding fire departments, including those from Hazardville, Shaker Pines, Enfield, West Stafford, Stafford, and Broad Brook. One family member was taken to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening, and a firefighter was also evaluated but later released. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. The donation effort is being promoted under the message 'Somers Community Strong,' encouraging residents to support the family during this challenging time.
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The local community is actively supporting the Mitchell family as they navigate the aftermath of the fire, fostering a sense of solidarity and assistance.
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