Thousands of dollars raised after heavy fire damages Melrose home

A GoFundMe page was set up to support a family whose home was damaged in a fire in Melrose.

The Melrose Fire Department responded to a reported house fire on First Street around 7 a.m. Sunday morning, and found a heavy fire in the rear of the building.

The department said they were able to get it under control relatively quickly, and said there were no reports of any injuries.

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The GoFundMe, set up by The First Street Crew and friends, set a goal of $5,000, which was shattered almost instantly.

In just eight hours, the GoFundMe had already raised $22,715, courtesy of 223 people.

To donate to the cause, you can click here.

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