Adams Area Fire District responded to a fire at 1:20 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 137 Pearce Road. According to the district, the fire was isolated to a sofa in the bedroom. Adams Area Fire District/Submitted Photo

An Adams Township family is trying to move forward after part of their home on Pearce Road was consumed by fire on Wednesday, Oct. 23.

“We were already struggling, so this kind of added to our already difficult financial situation,” said Heather King, who is raising four children in the home.

The fire started shortly after midnight that night, engulfing the room of Heather’s daughter, Lily. An investigation found that it was caused by a smartphone that was being charged.

While most of the house is still livable, she said, Lily’s room and nearly everything in it was a total loss. She did not have insurance.

A GoFundMe has been set up to aid the family. The fundraiser began on Saturday, Oct. 26. As of Thursday, Oct. 31, the GoFundMe has raised $840.

An investigation found that an electronic charging device started a fire around 1 a.m. Oct. 23 at 137 Pearce Road. Adams Area Fire District/Submitted Photo