VIDOR — A fire destroys a home that belonged to a Vidor family for over 70 years, despite efforts from volunteer firefighters.
“I just hate it, I mean she's old and shouldn't have to worry about this right now," Tim Andrews, the homeowner’s son said.
At 83-years-old, Bonnie Andrews will only know her former home through memories. The home has belonged to the Andrews family for over 70 years.
"The flood didn't affect them, they were out of the flood with Harvey, the house didn't flood and now it catches on fire," Andrews said.
Andrews’ mother and sister were inside the house at the time but made it out without injuries.
Orange County ESD 1 responded to 480 N. Dewitt around 4 p.m. and were assisted by neighboring fire departments.
When they arrived the carport was on fire through the roof, but they had to wait for Entergy due to power lines, according to the Fire Chief. While they were waiting, the fire spread to the house causing major damage.
Andrews believes he knows how the fire started.
"The chief thinks it started with the fuse box in the washing room, there was a problem with it this morning with the air conditioner kicking it off, and my brother in law turned it back on," Andrews said.
"It's really devastating, and it hasn't had time to sink in yet," Andrews said.
Neighbors raced to help firefighters and Vidor Police chief Rod Carroll put out the flames.
Chief Carroll was a former firefighter.
Orange County ESD 1 is still investigating the cause of the fire.
Andrews says his relatives will stay with him as they start recovering from the fire.
