A Veteran and his family have lost everything including a pet and a community is working hard to help.  On Christmas Eve at around 4 AM, Nokomis and Fire Protection District were dispatched for a residential structure fire.  When crews arrived on the scene they found heavy fire throughout the first floor of the two-story home.  It took crews nearly 4 ½ hours to put out the fire.  The structure was saved, but the home was completely destroyed. All family members did make it out in time along with two dogs, but one dog perished in the blaze.  

The fire took the home of Evan and Aubry Washburn.  Evan is a Marine veteran and the family is looking for everything to help them and their four children.  Included in the items of need are toiletries, dog food, women's size medium large leggings/shirts, and men's size large/large tall. For the children a nine-year-old boy size 10-12 who loves anything basketball, a seven-year-old girl who wears size 7-8 who loves Selena Gomez, a four-year-old girl size 4T who loves playing dress up, and a two-year-old girl who wears 2T who loves coloring and drawing.  Anything is greatly appreciated.  You can also help with monetary donations to the families via Venmo at @Aubry-Washburn.  Regional Radio News is still working on finding out donation locations for these items.