The Holt family lost nearly everything they owned when sparks from a landscaping company’s weed whacker set their Canyon Country condo on fire May 1, a father of two said Thursday.
Darin Holt is a single dad who works hard to meet the needs of his 13-year-old son, Jacob, and his 10-year-old daughter, Ella, according to his GoFundMe page.
Darin was out of town and his kids were at school when the fire started around 1:27 p.m.
So none of his family was injured in the blaze. But almost everything else was lost, he said.
“I’ve lived through some big (disasters)… in an earthquake, you can still pick up the fork and the toothpaste, but in a fire there is nothing to grab. That is the most devastating thing of all,” he said. His kids are “doing well” but “spooked,” naturally, he added.
Right now, his focus is on the needs of his children, he said.
“Personally, I am fine,” he said. “I will put things together as necessary. For (my kids), it is about putting a place back for them.” He said he’s determined to keep a roof over their head and food on the table.
He wants to bring back things that are a necessity to his kids, like his son’s Playstation and his daughter’s tablet.
Christy Wheeler, a close family friend, has set up a GoFundMe page for the Holt family and, in just one day, they have raised over $1,700. To donate, [CLICK HERE]. The family appreciates an amount, big or small.
Clothing items can also be donated, Darin’s 13-year-old son is a 38 waist, XL shirt, and size 9 ½ shoe. His 10-year-old daughter is size 10/12 and a size 5 shoe.
Desert Streams Church in Canyon Country is also offering a drop-off place for items for the family.
Items can be dropped off at Thursday from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
– Heather Harbin
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20 Comments
Tammie Dresser-Robinson told you he said weed whacker
Sue the crap out of them to replace all your stuff!!!
My son goes to school with the son, how sad!
Love the Holts, amazing family! Sad something this horrible happened to them
Dad sounds like an awesom man!
Awesome daddy !!
What about homeowners insurance? They should be helping this family. Sorry that someone’s negligence caused this. Yes, go after them too!
Jarrod Kinder
Landscaping company needs to step up and help this family.
Landscaping company needs to step up and help this family.
I know this family. So terribly sad. Praying for you guys!
I know this family. So terribly sad. Praying for you guys!
Tracy Abbatoye
Tracy Abbatoye
Maggie
You sue the condo association who contracted the landscape company. Their insurance will pay for it. The condo association will sue the landscaper.
Yup that’s my dad and little brother and sister….
I live in the building in front of them. It was scary. If you guys need anything let me know! PM me!
I spoke to the landscaper and he told me that story is false. I wish I knew what to believe.
Wow, terrible. :(