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$23K+ Raised For York County Family After Cats Spark Devastating House Fire
Over $23,000 has poured in for a York County family left homeless after a fire—started by a heater for stray cats—destroyed their home and claimed some of their beloved pets.
Kelly Snyder, her husband Mike, and their daughter Julia were left with nothing after a blaze ripped through their home on Larkin Drive in Red Lion, Tuesday, Dec. 3. While seven cats were rescued by firefighters, two were tragically lost, and others are still unaccounted for.
The family’s cousin, John McCarty, launched a GoFundMe campaign, which has already raised over $23,000 in donations from friends, family, neigh…
Cellphone Charger Causes Dauphin County House Fire Displacing 6 People, 5 Pets (Photos)
A cellphone charge burst into flames South Central Pennsylvania home on Wednesday, Oct. 30, officials explained.
The duplex fire broke out in the 200 block of East Canal Street in the village of Sand Beach at 5:09 a.m., according to Union Deposit Volunteer Fire Company 47.
A cellphone charger plugged into an overused power strip exploded, sparking the blaze that quickly spread through that home, officials explained.
"All residents got out safely," according to the release.
Four adults, two children, two dogs, and three cats were displaced but tha…