BRADFORD COUNTY, Fla. – The family of a Bradford County woman is asking the community for help after she died in a house fire sparked by an explosion on Monday.
The house fire started with an earlier explosion, and firefighters confirmed Tuesday morning that one person was found dead in the home.
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Authorities have received reports that oxygen was present inside the home.
The homeowner’s granddaughter, Mackenzie Demille, told News4JAX on Tuesday that she’s lived there since she was a toddler.
The family said in a GoFundMe that it needs help paying for the funeral arrangements, travel, and cleanup efforts.
“Your support will help us honor our loved one and begin to recover from this tragedy. All prayers and any support are greatly appreciated in this time of tragedy and loss. Thank you for standing with us during this incredibly difficult time,” the GoFundMe reads.
One firefighter who was injured in the secondary explosion was treated at the scene, and the other was taken to a hospital. Neither had injuries that were life-threatening.