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OC Community Rallies To Help Family After Devastating House Fire

A local Buffalo Wild Wings is spearheading the effort to support the local family after the fire killed a beloved pet.

LAKE FOREST, CA — The Orange County community is rallying around a family after a devastating fire in Lake Forest claimed the life of their beloved pet and home.

"My name is Steve Podraza, District Manager for Buffalo Wild Wings in Orange County," Podraza wrote on GoFundMe. "We have two brothers, Jack and Ryan Bruce, who have been absolutely great employees, which we consider family."

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According to Podraza, the Bruce family lost their belongings and their beloved pet in a house fire.

"Let's show our support and do what family does, and get them back on their feet and help replace some of their belongings," Podraza said.

To view the GoFundMe for the Bruce family, click here.

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