Florida Family Homeless After Candle Sparks House Fire in Lake Wales

Family Escapes Fire Thanks to Heroic Son

• 🏠 A house fire in Lake Wales has left the Harb family homeless, losing all their possessions.
• 🦸 Raina Harb credits her 12-year-old son as a hero for saving his two younger siblings from the blaze.
• 🔥 The fire, which started accidentally from a candle, could not be extinguished by a neighbor and the son using a fire extinguisher.

Starting Over After Trauma

• 💔 The family was already in a difficult situation, having recently escaped a dangerous living environment and starting in the apartment with minimal belongings.
• 🏨 They are currently staying in a motel in Lake Wales to avoid disrupting their children's schooling.
• 🤝 The motel owner has provided free nights and support, viewing the motel as a ministry.

Community Support and Resilience

• 🎁 The family has received numerous donations from the community, filling their motel room.
• 🌱 Despite losing everything, the family is focused on pushing forward with the support of their community and each other.