A fire that engulfed a home in Mountlake Terrace Monday night, also took the lives of two women, according to South County Fire and family of the victims.
At about 10:30 p.m. Monday night, dispatchers received reports of flames at the Lake Village condos on Lakeshore Drive.
Firefighters reported fire coming from one unit, extending to another unit.
Nearly 50 firefighters worked the scene, including firefighters with Shoreline Fire.
“The fire started shooting up the back, then it very rapidly came through and started shooting up the front,” said a neighbor. “When we first ran out, we ran out barefooted. We were just out of bed, we just ran out barefooted and knocked on all the doors to get everybody out,” said a neighbor.
The fire took two lives, Audrey O’Hara and Terry O’Hara. It was the 22-year home of Pam O’Hara, who lost her mother and sister.
“We knew that Pam had taken her grandkids to the fireworks, then we realized there were other people in there but the fire was shooting up. There was nothing we could do. We all stood in my yard and waited and watched and were horrified and prayed,” said Pam’s neighbor.
According to a GoFundMe for the family, Pam not only lost her mom and sister, but “her cherished memories, personal belongings, and the keepsakes that held sentimental value” were lost as well.
The GoFundMe would assist Pam with replacing essential items, like clothing, and helping to ensure her mother and sister “receive the farewell they deserve.”
“Every Fourth of July, this is her life now,” said Pam’s neighbor.
One firefighter suffered minor heat exertion and was treated at the scene. The fire is under investigation but investigators believe the fire was an accident that started on the first-floor deck of their townhouse.
GoFundMe: Restoring Hope for Pam O’Hara
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