GoFundMe Set Up For Hartford Fire Victim's Family

HARTFORD, CT — A GoFundMe page has been set up for the family of a Hartford man killed in a home blaze on Feb. 22.

According to the page, set up by the victim's stepdaughter, the man killed is identified as Carlos Maldonado.

On Feb. 22, firefighters were called to a home on Fenwick Street in Hartford at about 2 p.m., according to reports.

Maldonado was found on the third floor of the building in cardiac arrest, later dying in the hospital.

According to Maldonado's stepdaughter, Virginia Serrano, who set up the GoFundMe, he died saving his grandson, who was sleeping on the third floor.

Serrano said her 66-year-old stepfather needed an oxygen tank to breathe and he quickly succumbed to the smoke and flames.

"His selfless act allowed his grandson to evacuate the house safely. The family has suffered a tremendous loss, including the loss of life and total loss of belongings. Can you please pray for all of them, especially my mom, who has adopted four grandchildren and is navigating this immense challenge," wrote Serrano.

"The kids are still attending elementary, middle, and high school, and your prayers and donations will be a beacon of hope and comfort during this dark time. Please pray for them."

According to the GoFundMe page, $3,913 has been raised.

For more information and to donate to the GoFundMe page, click on this link.

From Feb. 23: 'Man Dies After Fire; 3 Others Injured In Hartford Blaze: Reports'