House fire destroys couple's home in Smyrna
SMYRNA – A house fire started by a grill burned down a family's home in Smyrna on June 13, and if not for their dog waking them, the family said they may not have made it out alive.
According to the family's GoFundMe page organized by one of the victim's mother, Rondi Radtke, the residents managed to save all of their rescue dogs, but the home was completely destroyed.
"My daughter Sarah, and her husband Matt Hill were asleep, they woke to a loud popping noise, their dog Wes started to growl," stated Radtke.
Radtke said after waking up to a loud popping noise, Matt Hill went downstairs to see that the family's deck was engulfed in flames.
She said within minutes the home was turned into an inferno, and because there wasn't cellular service, her daughter Sarah had to drive up to a neighbor's home to call the fire department.
"As she left the house she heard one explosion after another as the windows of the house blew out," said Radtke.
Radtke said both Sarah and Matt are grateful for the emergency crews who came and showed compassion for them during their time of need.
"Sarah and Matt are most thankful to [their dog] Wes, who saved their lives, and the lives of their five other rescue dogs."
The family's original goal was $5,000, but according to Radtke, the family surpassed it within the first 20 hours of starting their fundraiser page online.
Now they're at $12,180, and those interested in assisting Sarah and Matt can make a donation at www.gofundme.com/9xd355-house-fire.
"Thank all of you for your outpouring show of love, and support for Sara and Matt Hill ... Matt and Sarah are blessed to have all of you in their lives," said Radtke.
Pictured: The fire that devastated a family's home in Smyrna. (Submitted Photo)
According to the family's GoFundMe page organized by one of the victim's mother, Rondi Radtke, the residents managed to save all of their rescue dogs, but the home was completely destroyed.
"My daughter Sarah, and her husband Matt Hill were asleep, they woke to a loud popping noise, their dog Wes started to growl," stated Radtke.
Radtke said after waking up to a loud popping noise, Matt Hill went downstairs to see that the family's deck was engulfed in flames.
She said within minutes the home was turned into an inferno, and because there wasn't cellular service, her daughter Sarah had to drive up to a neighbor's home to call the fire department.
"As she left the house she heard one explosion after another as the windows of the house blew out," said Radtke.
Radtke said both Sarah and Matt are grateful for the emergency crews who came and showed compassion for them during their time of need.
"Sarah and Matt are most thankful to [their dog] Wes, who saved their lives, and the lives of their five other rescue dogs."
The family's original goal was $5,000, but according to Radtke, the family surpassed it within the first 20 hours of starting their fundraiser page online.
Now they're at $12,180, and those interested in assisting Sarah and Matt can make a donation at www.gofundme.com/9xd355-house-fire.
"Thank all of you for your outpouring show of love, and support for Sara and Matt Hill ... Matt and Sarah are blessed to have all of you in their lives," said Radtke.
Pictured: The fire that devastated a family's home in Smyrna. (Submitted Photo)
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