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Community Rallying Behind Family Displaced by Christmas Eve Fire in Manchester

A Go Fund Me Account has been set up to assist the family with expenses.

MANCHESTER, CT — The community is rallying to support a family displaced by a Christmas Eve fire in Manchester.

A Go Fund Me account has been set up to assist the Risley family. See it here.

The fire broke out at 21 Westerly Street. A picture posted on the Go Fund Me Page shows flames engulfing a good portion of the home.

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As of Tuesday morning, $2,885 was raised on a goal of $5,000.

The Red Cross is also assisting the family.

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Photo Credit: Go Fund Me/Support for the Risleys

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