Christmas Tree Fire Possibly Ignites Warren Family's Home

WARREN, NJ — The community is rallying around a Warren family who lost everything in a fire believed to have been started by a bad electrical wire to their Christmas tree early Saturday morning, according to a GoFundMe site.

Warren Fire Officials noted the cause and origin of this fire is still pending.

The fire broke out around 4:50 a.m. at the Viola family home on Washington Valley Road with firefighters from surrounding towns including Basking Ridge and Bridgewater responding.

"The family was lucky to have not been home but the family lost everything," according to a GoFundMe set up for the family. "There is nothing salvageable for them. They need a new home, for not only themselves but their four dogs. They will need clothes and furniture, the works. The family is completely distraught while they had to just sit and watch as their house collapse. Please donate to help the family get back in their feet."

The GoFundMe has already raised close to $9,000 of the $100,000 goal.

Additionally, small donations of clothes, household items and toiletries are being collected. For more information or to donate visit click here.

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