NAVASOTA FAMILY DEVASTATED BY HOUSE FIRE

  

A family of five, lost their Navasota home during a Monday night fire.

Firefighters were called to the home of Chris Woodard and his family on Leake Street, late Monday evening.

Navasota Fire Chief Jason Katkoski said there was heavy smoke and fire coming from the home when the department arrived and the front of the home was collapsed.

Katkoski says it took approximately 2 hours to completely extinguish the fire because the effort was hampered by extreme cold temperatures. College Station and South Brazos County Fire Departments assisted with extinguishing the fire.

No injuries were sustained and the cause of the fire is under investigation, however Katoski says it is believed to have started around the fireplace and chimney.

Woodard said the family was without electricity for several hours and used their fireplace as a source of heat.

Anyone who would like to assist the family with any household needs, clothing or monetary donations, items may be dropped off at 907 Houston Street in Navasota. A Go Fund me account is set up for the family, https://gofund.me/6bc44e35.

The families clothing sizes include:

Chris “CJ” (13) — Shirts (M), Jeans (10-12), Shoes (4.5-5)

Ariana (9) — Shirts (Large), Jeans (10), Shoes (3)

Martin (8) — Shirts (Small), Jeans (8), Shoes (1)

Maria — Shirts (Large), Jeans (4-5), Shoes (5)

Chris — Shirts (2XL), Jeans (40-42), Shoes (9.5)

Katkoski said as a reminder, especially with the extreme cold temperatures, people should only burn a clean, natural hardwood such as oak. He also recommends limiting the use of the large starter logs.