On Thursday afternoon, a fire ripped through multiple homes in the 1100 Block of Brock Street in Ashland. In all the American Red Cross in reporting they are assisting 30 fire victims.
Many from Schuylkill, Northumberland, and Columbia Counties have reached out to donate the extra items they have and are willing to donate.
We have found several drop off locations for the victims.
Helping Hands Thrift Store, Ashland
1005 Centre Street, Ashland
Open 10am to 5pm, Monday through Saturday
Church of the Nazarene, Lavelle
Open Daily
2879 Fairgrounds Road, Lavelle
Cathy's House of Style
1107 Centre Street, Ashland
M&M Redzone, Mahanoy City
312 West Centre Street, Mahanoy City, PA
Item donations could include
monetary
gift cards
personal hygiene items
blankets, sheets, pillows
undergarments: men, women, children (boy & girl)
Clothing donations
In all 9 families were impacted by this fire, including 13 children.
We will continue to update this posting with information as we receive them.