How you can help the families impacted by tragic Jeannette fire

JEANNETTE, Pa. — Four children and their father died in a massive house fire early Wednesday morning in Jeannette.

>> 4 children, father killed in Westmoreland County house fire

Tyler J. King, 27; Kyson John, 7; Kinzleigh John, 6; Keagan John, 3 and 1-month-old Korbyn John were all killed in the fire along Guy Street.

The fire also spread to a neighboring home, making it a complete loss from fire, smoke and water damage, according to a GoFundMe campaign. A couple and their 10-month-old son lived there.

Now, the community is stepping up to help those impacted by the tragedy.

“If you have anyone that you care about or love or children, there’s no way you were not rocked by hearing about this news,” said Jessica Varga, who owns Siren Salon in nearby North Huntington.

She was shaken to the core when she learned about the traumatic fire.

“It brought me to tears several times through the day. I had a hard time talking to my husband about it this morning without choking up,” Varga said. “That house burned to the ground. There is not a thing left. She lost the majority of her family and her entire home today. They need absolutely everything.”

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

GoFundMe campaigns have been started for both families.

Jeannette police said monetary donations can be sent to Elliott Community Federal Credit Union with the memo “Jeannette Area Disaster Fund.”

Ketter’s Restaurant and Catering in Jeannette will also be accepting donations for the John family. They can be contacted here.

Cecilia’s Main Street Tattoo Gallery in Ligonier and Sirens Salon in North Huntingdon have teamed up to take clothing and shoe donations for the John family. The sizes needed are: