Family left with nothing after devastating blaze

A fundraising campaign has been launched to assist the victims of a house fire that occurred on August 29 on Highway 49, just south of the Village of Scandinavia. The Van Dyke family — Peter, Brittany, and Brianna — lost all of their possessions in the blaze, which reportedly began when a water heater exploded, according to the GoFundMe page.

According to details shared on the GoFundMe page, the family did not have insurance covering the house, the vehicles damaged in the fire, or the items lost inside. The community is encouraged to contribute to the relief effort and help the Van Dykes recover from this tragedy.

For those wishing to donate, more information is available on the GoFundMe site.