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They were among six families left homeless by the fire, which quickly spread to an adjoining building.
More than $8,100 had been raised for the family as of Wednesday evening on a GoFundMe page.
"I am fundraising for my nephew and his family who lost everything in a fire, including their cats and dog," the page's organizer, Erin Washington, wrote.
"Because of how quickly the fire escalated, they were unable to grab any belongings in their search for safety outdoors."
The fire spontaneously erupted in one of the first-floor bedrooms and rapidly engulfed the entire home at 10 Irving St. before spreading to 12 Irving St.
At least18 residents from six families were displaced, fire officials said.
A power line fell on seven firefighters as they battled the massive five-alarm blaze, which broke out about 3 a.m., as reported here.
An energized power line fell on their fire truck, ABC7 reported. A captain and at least four firefighters suffered electric shock. The firefighters were hospitalized for minor injuries.
Click here to donate to the family's GoFundMe campaign.
Photo courtesy of ABC7 Eyewitness News.
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