Family loses everything in devastating new jersey house fire

Family loses everything in devastating New Jersey house fire

FLEMINGTON, N.J. — A Flemington family lost all of their belongings in a house fire on February 8, leaving them without essential items, including phones, wallets, and important documents.

Fatima Ledesma said her sister, brother-in-law, and their children were able to escape the fire safely. However, her niece suffered a burn to her left foot while fleeing but has since been treated and cleared by doctors.

The cause of the fire has not been disclosed. The family is now seeking community support to help them rebuild their lives.

Ledesma is asking for assistance as her sister and her family work to recover from the loss.

Hello, my name is Fatima Ledesma, and on Saturday, February 8th, my sister’s house burned down. She lost everything in her home, including her phones, wallets, and important documents.

My sister, my brother in law and my niece and nephews were able to escape the fire, and they are all now okay and safe. As my niece was running out of the house , she burned her left foot and was in the hospital. She is fine now and has been cleared by the doctor.

My sister is an amazing mother, wife, sister, and daughter who had to watch her whole life be burned down in a matter of seconds. I want to share her story and get help in any way, shape, or form. Anything helps, and thank you so much.

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