House Burns, Fundraiser Launched: How To Help 'Remarkable' Family

ODENTON, MD — A fundraiser has collected over $76,000 for a family whose Odenton home burned last week, a report said.

"Their home and all vehicles caught on fire, leaving them in urgent need of shelter, clothes, and funds until insurance assists," fundraiser organizer and Odenton resident June Bailey wrote in the GoFundMe. "The Browns are a remarkable family, known for their generosity and kindness."

The campaign had collected $76,244 by 3:15 p.m. Monday. Donations are still being accepted at this link.

"Let’s come together to support them in this challenging time. Your contributions can make a meaningful difference," Bailey said.

The proceeds will benefit the victims of last Tuesday's fire in the Two Rivers neighborhood, Daily Voice reported.

Firefighters said they were called around 6 a.m. to the 2600 block of Wing Stem Circle.

Crews said they found fire in the garage area of the single-family house. Flames were extending to the upper story.

The Anne Arundel County Fire Department and Fort Meade Fire & Emergency Services immediately began to search the house while simultaneously extinguishing the flames.

First responders said one resident suffered a minor injury.

Investigators said the blaze was accidental and started in the garage. The cause is still undetermined, however, because of the extensive damage.

This map shows the area where crews said the fire happened.