‘Overwhelmed with generosity’: Everett community rallies to help family displaced by fire at convenience store

From offers of used clothing, gift cards and cash donations, Everett residents are doing everything they can to help a family that was displaced by a house fire.

The fire at the home attached to Ivan’s Convenience on Main Street broke out Nov. 12 around 4:30 p.m.

The fire department said the blaze was caused by an unattended pot of oil in the kitchen at the rear of the home.

“The fire was contained to the kitchen area but the rest of the house has heavy smoke damage,” District Chief Gary McNamara wrote on Facebook. “The store was not as bad, but all the items will need to be cleaned.”

A family of five lives at the home, including two adults, two young boys and a teenage girl, but everyone who was inside at the time escaped unharmed.

McNamara said the homeowner is insured and is working through the claim process.

The damage was estimated to be less than $200,000, according to fire chief John Krayetski.

Residents are working to set up a Go Fund Me page or bank account to support the family.

“He is overwhelmed with the generosity this little town has shown him and his family,” McNamara added.