Wellton family recovering from house fire
Eduardo Morales
WELLTON, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A family in Wellton is dealing with the loss of their home after a fire.
Late Saturday night and early Sunday morning, a house fire completely destroyed a family’s home.
Luckily, the community is here to support them.
“I was scared…I was scared but hopeful,” said Erika Martinez-Wammack.
Martinez-Wammack says her daughter was inside the home staying with her grandparents when the fire started late Saturday night.
She shares what went through her mind when she found out what was happening.
“I didn’t find her for ten minutes and I…Well, I’m just grateful that my daughter is here and alive, and that I get another day with her,” expressed Martinez-Wammack.
She says her six-year-old daughter, Athena, was the one who alerted everyone about the fire, helping them get out safely.
Athena shares why she was so brave.
“Great because I love them so much, pretty great because Spider-Man, I talk to him on face call all the time,” said Athena.
You can support the family through their GoFundMe here.