Unfortunately, nearly 40 residents lost their homes, including one family of 10 that is now seeking the community's help.
Faith Garcia has started a GoFundMe campaign on behalf of her large family, which includes infants as well as two autistic children. One of the babies has Type 2 diabetes, the medicine for which was lost in the fire, she said.
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