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Red Cross Helps Local Fire Victims

A family of four suffered a house fire in Winchester early Sunday morning.

American Red Cross stepped in to help a Winchester family involved in a fire this weekend.

A around 2 a.m. Sunday.  and Medford's ladder truck were called to the scene as the Rapid Intervention Team.

The fire was knocked down at approximately 2:15 a.m., but this was only the beginning for the family of four.

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Some parts of the house had significant smoke and water damage causing the family to need emergency shelter.

Volunteers responded to the damaged home Sunday morning to lend a helping hand, said Kat Powers of the American Red Cross.

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A hotel was provided for the family by Red Cross donations along with three smoke packs and four toys for the children, Powers said. Smoke packs contain heavy-duty detergent that removes the smoke smell from clothing.

"If favorite clothing and bedding can be salvaged, that's a big comfort to those who have been through the trauma of a fire," Powers said.

Powers said Winchester residents can be part of local disaster relief with their donations and support. Visit RedCross.Org for more information.


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