Crime & Safety
Phoenixville Family Loses 'Everything' In Fire, Neighbors Seek Help
Phoenixville residents are banding together to help a family victimized by a fire on Dayton Street Wednesday.

Phoenixville residents are banding together to help a family victimized by a fire on Dayton Street Wednesday morning that was likely caused by lightning.
The Tammaro family lost ”everything” according to fellow resident Bob Domarsky.
Domarsky and other neighbors looking to help the Tammaros are looking for the following items:
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- Mens 32×34 men’s pants
- Mens Medium-large shirts
- Men’s shoes 11
- Girls clothes size 14.
- Ladies clothes size large
“They can also use gift cards to any store or cash,” Domarsky said.
The Tammaros had no fire insurance.
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All donations can be delivered to 44 Mockingbird Lane in Phoenixville, where the family will pick them up.
According to NBC10, when firefighters arrived to the home around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, there was ”heavy smoke and flames billowing” from the top floors of the home.
The fire was placed under control within an hour, according to NBC10. No injuries were reported. The fire remains under investigation by authorities.
Note: Residents have advised Patch that the Family Cornerstone Church on Main Street in Linfield has a free shop called the Give n Take Shop.
All items are free and there is a shed full of clothing and shoes.
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