An online fundraiser is active for one of the families that lost their home in a fire that destroyed two residences early Saturday in Emmaus.
Witnesses reported that the fire started on the porch of a home in the 200 block of Ridge Street and quickly spread to the neighboring side of the duplex.
Fire breaks out at a duplex on the 200 block of Ridge Road in Emmaus early Saturday morning, Oct. 11, 2025, causing major damage. (Tiffany Maslanka/Contributed photo)
Amber Williams wrote on GoFundMe that she was living in the neighboring house with her 72-year-old mother, 5-year-old daughter, 18-year-old daughter, 19-year-old son, spouse and dog.
“We unfortunately lost everything in this fire,” Williams wrote. “Years of memories and treasures are gone; however, we still have one another. I am asking for anyone’s help at this point with anything you are capable of.”
No injuries were reported in the fire, but the Emmaus fire inspector said the two residences had been left uninhabitable due to substantial damage.
Those who wish to donate to the GoFundMe may do so at gofund.me/254a56325
Originally Published: October 12, 2025 at 10:24 AM EDT