Wednesday, January 7, 2015

House Fire in Amesbury

As many of you already know, there was a house fire on Tuesday evening in Amesbury. While our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this terrible event, we are also proud of the Amesbury Fire Department and the Amesbury Police Department for their quick response and control of the situation. Their efforts ensured that lives were not lost.



Shortly after news of the blaze broke, I was pleased to hear that many residents had already taken up the cause to help any victim in need. We’ve received many inquiries from residents asking how they can support any victims of this fire, so, below you will find a statement from the Pettengill House identifying the best ways to contribute to that cause.



In addition, I’d like to extend my gratitude to the public safety teams in Newburyport, Merrimac, Salisbury, West Newbury, Exeter, and Seabrook for their assistance fighting this fire. Thank you all for looking out for our community.



Ken



From the Pettengill House:



“The Pettengill House Inc. is now accepting monetary donations on behalf of the Amesbury family who were burned out of their home last night.  100% of all donations will be used to directly support the family.  Donations can be made out to The Pettengill House Inc.,  and sent to Pettengill Family Resource Center, 21 Water Street, Suite 4A, Amesbury, MA. 01913.  Donations can also be made through The Pettengill House Paypal Account on our website at www.pettengillhouse.org.  Please note: Amesbury Fire Victims Fund.  Donations are tax deductible.”