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The Archibald Fire Fund Set Up to Help Beverly Fire Captain
The Archibald Family lost everything in the house fire on Tuesday night.
Photo: Mary and Jim Archibald, Giveforward
UPDATED: Jim & Mary Archibald lost everything in house fire on Tuesday, Feb. 3 in Beverly, and a Giveforward Fund has been established to help out the family.
Jim Archibald, a 30-year veteran of the Beverly Fire Department and acting Captain, was away from home on Tuesday night. His wife and two young boys were at home and were able to get out safely, according to fire officials. The fire was accidental in nature.
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The two-alarm fire caused extensive fire and heat damage mainly to the first floor, and extensive smoke damage throughout the entire building, according to fire officials.
The fundraising team wrote on the Giveforward donation page:
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“They live and raise their family in Beverly Massachusetts, where Jim is a lieutenant on the Beverly fire department. If you are lucky enough to know anyone in their family, you will know that they are the kindest most thoughtful people you will ever come across. They would give you the shirt off their back. Please help us raise money for Jim, Mary, and their children to get back on their feet. Anything you can spare would be appreciated.❤️”
The fundraising team set a goal of $10,000, and as of early Thursday morning, $4,770 has been raised for the family.
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