Parkwood families lose home in fire Friday

A fire in Shoreline early Friday morning destroyed a home on N 159th Street occupied by two Parkwood families, Martinez and Duncan-Wells with their three school aged children.

Shoreline Fire reported the cause of the fire on N 159th St to be a crimped electrical cord running under a carpet, and plugged into a power strip. The home was destroyed, but all occupants escaped without injury. Their three cats died, but a lizard and turtle survived.

Friends have set up a GoFundMe account to raise money for the families, who lost almost everything in the fire.

"There are some things they are able to salvage and clean, but the whole house except for two rooms are fully damaged. 

"We are asking for your help for this family as they have lost all personal items and belongings in the fire. Including the home itself, clothes, toys, and all material items. 

"This family is a large part of our community and needs our support at this time. Anything helps!"