To Darcy Burner, whose home was tragically destroyed in a fire this week. I’m incredibly relieved to hear that her family is safe — and that, as she said, “it’s just stuff” that was lost. The fire started in the bedroom of her five-year-old son Henry. He ran to his parents’ room, waking them up so that they could get everyone out of the house. Firefighters also rescued their dog, but their cat Charlotte died in the fire.
Darcy is running for a Congressional seat in my home state of Washington. She is an amazing woman, and I’m really glad to hear that she’s ok. If you’re interested in helping out, she’s asked that donations be made to your local humane society or animal shelter in honor of Charlotte, or to the Washington State Council of Firefighters Benevolence Fund.
Darcy will be continuing her campaign for Congress. The campaign site is here.