David Hooper and his mother Susan have secured new housing after losing their home in a fire at the Cobalt Apartments on Thursday afternoon. The Pasco County Fire Rescue determined that lightning struck and caused the blaze, destroying much of their belongings. David quickly found a new lease for them to move into, allowing them to unpack donated items and shop for necessities. Susan, who had recently moved in with her son after losing her husband two years ago, is now starting over again despite plans for a fresh beginning. The family expresses gratitude for being housed safely while acknowledging the emotional difficulty of replacing lost possessions and memories. Both David and Susan remain thankful that they survived the fire and that their dog Dixie was also rescued from the building.
Key Points:
- The fire at Cobalt Apartments was caused by a lightning strike according to Pasco County Fire Rescue.
- David Hooper and his mother Susan lost their home and possessions in the Thursday afternoon fire.
- Susan had recently moved in with her son after losing her husband two years ago.
- The Cobalt Apartment complex has stopped accepting donations due to an outpouring of support from the community.
