15-05-2025
Family of 15 loses Goshen home in fire
GOSHEN, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Northwest Arkansas family is left reeling after their home was destroyed in a fire May 8.
The family of 15, all living under one roof, lost nearly everything they owned in the blaze, which engulfed their camper, eventually spreading to their house next door.
Laura and Randall George, along with more than a dozen family members, moved into the home in Goshen last month.
'When we bought the place, we felt a sense of peace that we haven't felt in a long time,' Laura George said.
Laura George says she was getting groceries for their oldest son's birthday party when she got the call.
'My daughter-in-law showed up and called and said that there was a fire. I said, 'What do you mean a fire?'' Laura George said.
According to the Goshen Fire Department, the flames started in the family's camper and quickly spread to their home next door.
Adding to the difficulty, the family lost their one-year-old puppy named Blue in the blaze.
Almost one week later, they visited their home along South Vanzant Road, trying to recover whatever they could.
'I haven't been able to go past the front door,' Laura George said.
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As they try to adjust to their new reality, Laura George says she remains focused on staying strong for her family.
'It was our home. It is our home. I know it's going to work out. It's just hard at this moment,' she said.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but it does not appear suspicious.
The family is currently staying in a hotel for the time being.
They say the love and support they have already received from the Northwest Arkansas community is tremendous.
A GoFundMe has been created to help the family.
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