That is because it was such a huge success they are now turning people away. They were supposed to be collecting donations here until 7 00. They called it quits around 3 00 this afternoon. Hundreds of people had to be turned away, again, just too many donations coming in too fast. So many poured in that the good will fire station had to feigned a warehouse a few miles away to store all of the excess, they collected enough to fill several tractortrailers. All of this to help the people is it displaced from thursdays massive fire at the barclay friends Senior Living center, about 160 residents out of their home. Traffic was backed up for blocks with people trying to drop off donations. A lot of new items brought in, clothing, but wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, even dentures. We asked volunteers if they were surprised by this response, they told me this just what this community does. West chester is a community of people who care for each other and thats what were doing, caring for each
A community is coming together. So many people lined up to donate supplies to the victims. Some actually got turned away today. Incredible. Good evening, im lucy nola noland. Im iain page. Investigators have not been able to take close look at that Senior Center burned in that fire on thursday. Brad satin live outside the goodwill fire station in west chester tonight with more. Brad. Reporter iain, a real tragedy here. We know 160 people have been displaced. There are few we dont have an exact number bought few who are still unaccounted for as you can imagine hearts are heavy here in west chester. But locally people did find a way today to help. So often out of tragedy horrible. Absolutely horrible and devastating. Reporter we find compassion. It is beyond belief. It is just so heart touching. Reporter hours after the inferno at Barclay Friends Senior Living Center thursday night, Goodwill Fire Company announce the donation drive on facebook. Sunday from 9 00 to 7 00 the fire companys