WINONA (
Tyler Morning Telegraph) - A single mother and her two children lost all of their possessions in a Monday morning fire after an electrical short.
Smith County Assistant Fire Marshal Marilynn Wilson said the fire broke out in the mobile home at 5259 Farm-to-Market Road 757 about 10 a.m.
"The home was a complete loss, but it appears there was more damage in the back of the home than in the front," she said.
Wilson said the family had been having electrical problems and had been using electrical cords to provide electricity to various parts of the home.
Friends of the woman said they had set up a tragedy fund at Southside Bank for the Elizabeth Thomas Family. Anyone wanting to make monetary donations can do so at any branch.
Thomas' co-workers said the daughter wears junior girls' sizes 6 or 7 and a size 8 shoe. The woman's son wears boys' size 7 and a size 3 shoe.
They said Ms. Thomas wears large shirts and a size 12-14 pant and size 10 shoes.
Anyone wishing to donate clothes can call 903-830-0641 or 903-566-2575.
