Fire Destroys Home, Neighbors Create Help Fund

Neighbors of the Pansy Court home that burned down Thursday have created a help fund for the family.

The fire, likely caused by rags soaked in flammable materials, destroyed the two-story home in Newtown Grant. No one was injured, however the family lost all of their belongings, according to neighbors. 

Donations to help the family are being accepted. Checks can be made payable to the Newtown Fire Victim Fund and can be mailed to C/O First National Bank, 40 S. State St., Newtown, PA 18940

Newtown Township Fire Marshal Don Harris said the fire was likely caused by rags soaked in flammable materials that contractors left on the front porch. According to information from the Newtown Fire Association, the rags had been soaked in paint thinner and linseed oil and stored in a sealed bag, where they later spontaneously combusted.

Lingohocken Fire Company and Northampton Fire Company assisted in fighting the blaze. 

Click here to view more photos on Newtown Fire Association's website.