Wilton Officer's Home Destroyed In Fire: Here's How You Can Help

OXFORD, CT — The community is coming to the aid of a local family whose house was destroyed in a fire on Saturday. The fire caused extensive damage to a house on Churchview Road, according to the Oxford Fire Department.

The Wilton Bulletin reports the home belonged to Wilton police Capt. Thomas Conlan. Conlan has served the department since 2000 and rose to the rank of Captain in 2015.

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After the fire, Alison Cubbellotti, created a Youcaring account. She wrote, "On Saturday, September 30th, the unthinkable happened. I woke up to hear the news that my cousin's house in Oxford, CT was engulfed in flames. I am so thankful that she and her 3 children, her niece and the family dog were able to get out safely. My cousin's husband was minutes down the road visiting family from out of town and rushed to their side. We are so grateful that everyone is safe and healthy."

The family includes three children under the age of 10. "Nothing in the house is salvageable, and they now must start from the ground up rebuilding their home and their lives. I am reaching out to get my cousin and her family the help that they so desperately needed."

As of Wednesday morning, $4,765 has been raised with a goal of $10,000. You can view the Youcaring page here.

Image via the Oxford Fire Rescue Facebook Page