The St. James community is rallying together to help a family who recently lost everything after their Crestview area townhouse went up in flames.
The fire broke out shortly after 4 p.m. on Friday at the Fairlane Meadows in the 200 block of Fairlane Avenue.
It took crews about four hours to get the fire under control.
The family of four, including two young children, were able to escape without injury. Their cats were rescued by firefighters and are currently at the emergency vet.
To help with those costs, friends of the family have set up a GoFundMe.
"They are a family of four amazing people, and they've lost everything," said their friend, Amy. "Unfortunately, they do not have insurance. Their cats are currently at the emergency vet, and I’ve started this fundraiser to help with those costs and others that they will have."
Community members have also stepped up offering clothing, shoes, toys and other necessities lost in the fire. Once they have found a new place to stay, there have also been offers of beds and other supplies.
The fire caused significant fire, smoke and water damage.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.