LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — On Friday first responders were called to a house fire on Apache Trail.
Walking through the remains of her sister's house brings tears to Krista Dodson's eyes.
"They need help. It's bad. It doesn't look as bad on the outside but the inside is bad," she said.
The fire that started in the attic wreaked havoc on the home Dodson's sister shared with five other family members, five dogs, several cats, and other animals.
After being told the home isn't safe to live in, Dodson's family now finds themselves forced to leave the house they've transformed into an oasis for animals and love over the last 10 years.
"My brother-in-law grew up here, and we lost a lot of family, so we have a lot of memories there from them that we may not get back," she explained.
While they wait on insurance agents to assess the property, Dodson is hoping to find them a temporary home that can accommodate their needs.
"The people and the animals. They can pay rent, utilities, all of that. They are just desperately in need of a place to live," said Dodson.
Donation Information
The family has a pod set up in front of their house at 829 Apache Trail for donations. Donations can be dropped off seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
They are also in desperate need of a large tent in case of weather and several banquet tables for donations.
Dodson requests that monetary donations are made through Commonwealth Credit Union. The fund is named 829 Apache Trail Fire Fund c/o Krista Dodson.
You can also donate to their GoFundMe here.
A complete list of suggested donation items includes the following:
Totes
Furniture
Appliances, large and small
Vacuum
Toiletries
Linens for all bed sizes
Pillows
Cleaning products
Towels and wash cloths
Disposables such as paper towels, toilet paper, etc.
Laundry detergents
Dog and cat supplies
First aid
Clothes, shoes and undergarments
Nonperishable foods
Water
