Fundraiser For Family Homeless After Monday Blaze

PELHAM, NY — On Monday, Pelham firefighter Michael Senerchia and his family, including a new baby, were left homeless after a fire destroyed their apartment in Mount Vernon. By Wednesday, a GoFundMe account set up for the family, who lost everything, had raised $32,645.

The page says:

On behalf of the Pelham Fire Department Local 2213, I’m calling on everyone to help out a brother in need. Early this morning fire destroyed one of our brother firefighters houses. Mike and Zoraya have two young children, including a newborn baby. Almost everything they have was destroyed including all of their Christmas Gifts. We are asking EVERYONE especially our brothers to help out in this tragic time of need. Please donate whatever you can. Thanks in advance.

SEE: Mount Vernon Fights Fire In 3-Family House

The structure at 59 Fletcher Ave. was a three-family home.

So far, there have been 387 donations, with comments like "It is nice to be able to help someone whose job it is to help others."

PHOTO/ GoFundMe account

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