A Duck Hill family is counting their blessings today following an early morning fire that destroyed their home.
The blaze broke out just after 5 a.m. on Fishers Crossing Road and quickly spread through the one-story brick structure. Within five minutes, the house was completely engulfed in flames.
Longtime Grenada School District teachers, Blake Powell, and his wife, Brittany, along with their three elementary-aged daughters, Blakely, Braelyn and Bonnie Kate, made it out of the house safely, but salvaged very little.
“We barely made it out,” Brittany said as she dug through the rubble Monday morning. “We’ve lost everything.”
Duck Hill Volunteer Fire Department initially responded to the scene. Grenada Fire Department and several other neighboring volunteer fire departments were called in for mutual aid.
The fire is believed to have originated from an electrical outlet in the carport, but remains under investigation. The home was a total loss as well as the couple’s two vehicles.
Any friends or community members wishing the make monetary donations can do so by dropping cash or checks by The Grenada Star office located at 355 W. Monroe St. A mail slot is available next to the doorway. You can also Venmo donations to @Brittany-Powell-2088.
If you would like to donate clothing, you can also drop off at The Grenada Star. Sizes are listed below:
• Blake: 3X tops, 2x bottoms, size 13 shoe
• Brittany: L tops, M bottoms, size 4 shoe
• Blakely: 10/12 top, size 3 shoe
• Braelyn: 8 top, size 1 shoe
• Bonnie Kate: 5 top, size 9 shoe
Several local civic organizations and churches are also assisting the family with clothing, food and other needs.
