Fund Created to Help Waltham Family Homeless After Fire

Below freezing temperatures and huge piles of snow have become a nuisance for everyone in Waltham, but for some the effects of four major snowstorms in the area are downright dangerous.

This was made clear when firefighters struggled with frozen fire hydrants and pumps while trying to put out a four-alarm fire in Waltham Monday, Feb. 16. The frozen pumps kept firefighters from reaching the fire in time and flames engulfed the home.

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Luckily, no one was hurt. But the Marks family, who had lived in the home for more than 30 years, now has nothing more than the clothes on their back.

Terry Marks said he was at home with his wife Mary-Ellen and children Stephanie and Andrew when he smelled smoke coming from the basement, according to WCVB.

Following the fire, which left the Marks family homeless, a GoFundMe page was set up to help the family with expenses.

“Waltham has been a great support to the family but are in need of help,” the GoFundMe page says. “Any donation no matter how small will make all the difference.”

As of noon Wednesday, the page had raised $160 of a total $10,000 goal.

Donate to the fund here.