St. Louis Park unites for family who lost son in fire
St. Louis Park unites for family who lost son in fire
The St. Louis Park community came together to support a family who lost their son to a house fire last month.
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - The St. Louis Park community gathered at Parkway Pizza to support a family who lost their son in a devastating house fire.
READ MORE: St. Louis Park house fire leaves one person dead, another hurt
Pizza shop fundraiser supports grieving family
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Christopher and Michelle Woida are mourning the loss of their 21-year-old son, Logan, who died in the fire.
Christopher Woida shared that Logan's actions saved his life.
"I was asleep, and Logan couldn’t get out, but he screamed loud enough to wake me up," said Christopher Woida.
The fire happened just after 7 a.m. on Feb. 8 along Edgewood Avenue South near Minnetonka Boulevard.
Christopher Woida suffered burns, but is recovering physically.
Community shows support
What they're saying:
"Just seeing the devastation and knowing that they lost a son, they lost pets, they lost everything," said neighbor Raina Kelly, who organized the fundraiser.
Christopher Woida expressed his gratitude for the support, saying, "I’m overwhelmed because it was put on by people that I probably didn’t even know that well."
The family is currently living in a hotel and is trying to figure out their next steps.
They are grateful for the community's support and are focused on their other two children.
What you can do:
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