Late Thursday night a fire broke out in a resident’s room on the second floor of the Anchorage Pioneer home on West 11th Ave. The sprinkler system activated immediately and contained the fire, and the Anchorage Fire Department responded.
No one was injured, according to a press release from the Alaska Department of Family and Community Services.
“However, due to fire and water damage, 10 elders have been temporarily relocated within the Pioneer Home while a restoration team begins cleanup efforts,” the press released said.
Now, the Pioneer Home is reaching out for help from the community. The facility needs a few things for some of the residents who were displaced and who lost belongings. The list includes:
- Bedroom furniture (dressers and nightstands)
- New bedding and linens, preferably white (twin-size comforters and pillows)
- Small student desks and chairs
- Small sofas
Those who wish to donate should first contact the Pioneer Home at 907-343-7298 between 8 am and 4 pm. to make sure those items are still needed and to learn about what other items might be welcomed.