No one was injured in the fire that ravaged the Bluffs at Lakewood, but 33 apartments were completely destroyed.
Dozens of residents are displaced. The American Red Cross has partnered with property management to assist residents, who are moving to sister or vacant apartments.
Like many tenants, the manager of The Lot, Anthony “Quinn” Valdivia, lost all of his belongings in the blaze. Neighbor Jennifer Messitt Roberts created a GoFundMe for Valdivia. The goal is $10,000.
“He was home, walked outside and noticed smoke coming from the third floor of his apartment building. He quickly called to 911. I believe his timing and our first responders quick response prevented a loss of life,” she wrote on the page. “For all of you who have ever been at The Lot, please let us help him. He is devastated. Show the love and let’s help him get back in his feet.”
If you know of any other fundraisers benefitting victims of the fire, email echudwin@advocatemag.com.
