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'Devastated': High school graduate's home burns down during graduation ceremony
Fire crews took nearly two hours to extinguish the blaze, and the family lost sentimental items while community donations began pouring in.
- While Derion Melancon received her high school diploma on Friday, her childhood home burned down. The St. John Baptist Fire Department responded to the blaze, reporting no injuries.
- Fire crews took nearly two hours to extinguish the blaze in Louisiana. While the home was destroyed, family members successfully rescued their grandmother from a separate residence located just feet away.
- Staff at Garyville/Mt. Airy Math and Science Magnet School provided new clothing for Derion's brother, Dyce. Principal Dr. Kara Lawson said, "We love Dyce and his personality because he brings the light to our school."
- Donations including food, toys, and clothing are pouring in through the My Dreams Foundation, run by St. John Parish Public Schools board member Jennifer Frizzell.
- The St. John Baptist Fire Department says the cause of the fire could not be determined. Those wishing to assist can drop donations at Garyville/Mt. Airy Math and Science Magnet School.
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'Devastated': High school graduate's home burns down during graduation ceremony
"I feel like nobody will understand the feeling of leaving your home, going to graduate, and come back to nothing." | A high school graduate lost her home to a fire while she was at her graduation ceremony.
·Florida, United States
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