On Wednesday we told you about the fire on Glenn Street that destroyed three homes leaving 8 families homeless. The City Council and the Sports Council temporarily housed them in dorms at the MCC football facility.
This morning we stopped by and caught up with one of the victims Rutillo Villanueava. He and his family of 12 lost everything but they are grateful for the assistance they are receiving.
Rutillo Villanueva, Fire Victim
"I need a house I can't stay here for long they just gave us three days."
Sahar Vasquez, reporter
"So you have a time limit?"
Rutillo Villanueva
"Well they told me until Saturday but if I can't get by Saturday I think they have to try and extend it. I am around looking but it is hard. Apart from everything the people are looking after us. We have a good place. We have clean bathrooms and everything. Yes ma'am I can't complain. I am glad for the help and I appreciate it."
"We are trying to cope ma'am but the thing is we have to work we can't stay. We need the money so they go to work and try around looking."
Sahar Vasquez
"Have you been back to the site of your home?"
Rutillo Villanueva
"Yes I just went back and saw. The City Hall promised us that they will send someone to clean it up to see how the place is so I am just waiting for that."
Sahar Vasquez
"Are you going to rebuild on that?"
Rutillo Villanueva
"That is why I am asking anybody who can help me with a little bit of board, ply wood, zinc or something like that."
If you would like to help the Villanueva family in any way you can call them at 666-1574.
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