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A family on the Treasure Coast is navigating the difficult aftermath after their home was destroyed by fire this week.
They sat down with WPTV reporter MS to share the heart-wrenching experience.
JDP of St. Lucie County suffered burns on his feet while attempting to save his home early Tuesday morning.
“I tried to fight it,” he recalled. “It was a losing battle.”
Realizing the fire was too overwhelming, DP quickly shifted his focus to ensure his family’s safety.
“I threw the hose down, doubled back inside,” DP said. “I grabbed my dog, my cat. … I didn’t grab any clothes, nothing.”
The St. Lucie County Fire District received the fire alert just before 5 a.m., and they battled the blaze for more than an hour. The fire, which originated in the garage, rapidly spread throughout DP’s home.
“We had this feeling like, ‘Oh, the fire department will come. They’ll put it out. We’re not going to lose everything,’” DP reflected.
However, on Wednesday while he spoke to WPTV he stood among the remnants of what was once his home. He’s now left to piece his life back together.
DP believes the fire was accidentally caused by a candle.
“If you’re burning candles, be very careful,” he advised others. “Put them out if you’re not watching them.”
In November, DP paid off the mortgage on his home but had not secured insurance for the property.
“I paid it off because the insurance renewal was going to be $12,000, so I didn’t have the $12,000 for the next year,” he explained.
Despite the tragedy, DP is profoundly grateful for the overwhelming support from the community.
“It makes me know I’ve done something right in my life for all of these people wanting to help me right now,” he expressed.
Looking ahead, DP is determined to rebuild, but for now, he is relieved that he and his family made it out safely.
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