Selma community holds fundraiser for family of kids killed in house fire

SELMA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Organizers were mounting up for a fundraiser astatine Beto's Mexican Restaurant connected Tuesday.

The proprietor of the edifice said the proceeds volition spell to assistance the household of 7-year-old Gloria and 8-year-old Gerardo Reyes, who died successful a location occurrence little than 2 weeks ago.

"You get that telephone call. In our case, erstwhile we recovered that out, it conscionable shattered our hearts," said Antonio Diaz.

His uncle owns Beto's restaurant. His household knows the victims' families.

They're focused connected supporting them during this heartbreaking time.

"The full assemblage is conscionable gathering together, and you spot it connected societal media, radical donating, oregon whatever, offering their help," said Diaz.

On the greeting of March 17th, The Fresno County Fire Department responded to aggregate reports of a location occurrence connected East Kamm Avenue adjacent Golden State Boulevard.

When archetypal responders arrived, they recovered the location arsenic good arsenic a car engulfed successful flames.

The Fresno County Sheriff's Office said the parent of the 2 kids rammed a conveyance into the home, trying to make an exit. As a result, she was burned connected her hands and face.

As the household navigates done this hard loss, Diaz said the assemblage volition beryllium by their side.

"Whatever they need, whenever they request it, I'm assured to accidental anybody present successful this assemblage would beryllium retired and consenting to help," said Diaz.

The household has acceptable up a donation page.

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