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Former Milford Family's Home 'Complete Loss' In Fire
The community is stepping up to support a former Milford family whose Seymour home burned down recently.
MILFORD, CT — A former Milford family is attempting to put the pieces back together after a fire ripped through their home in Seymour.
Kristin Merry organized a fundraising appeal on behalf of Michael Smith.
Merry wrote on GoFundMe:
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"On Tuesday April 9th The Smith Family, originally from Milford, living in Seymour for the past 13 years , faced an unimaginable tragedy. Their home was destroyed in a fire. Thankfully everyone was able to get out of the home except one of their dogs who perished in the fire. What they call home is now a complete loss. Their cherished memories, belongings and sense of security has been shattered. No one is ever prepared to start from scratch. Your generosity can help this family replace their essential belongings along with restoring their hope towards normalcy."
As of Tuesday morning, $7,100 of a $10,000 had been raised on 95 donations.
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