ABOVE: In the days following the fire on South Park Street in Fairmont, a cross, along with bouquets of flowers, were placed in front of the remains.

FAIRMONT – More details are coming out after Monday night’s tragedy on South Park Street in Fairmont.

The 43-year-old who died was Jared Donnelly. His mother, Eileen, and brother Ryan lived in the home with him and were not seriously injured. Family member Bruce Donnelly wrote in a GoFundMe set up for the family that this is not the first close family loss they have gone through recently.

“This tragedy comes just three years after the loss of Kevin, Eileen’s husband and Ryan’s father,” he wrote. “The pain and heartbreak this family is experiencing is unimaginable. Now, Eileen and Ryan are faced with the overwhelming task of rebuilding their lives from the ground up, while grieving the loss of Jared and the memories tied to their home.”

Over the past week, family member Tom Donnelly said the community has been there for them.

“The community’s really brought out the sympathy, and we appreciate everything they’ve done for us and all the support,” he said.

Alan Thune and Don Lasley also lost their home and possessions in the fire, as they were living in rented spaces. Suzanne Lasley, who has set up a GoFundMe for Don, said he lived alone with no immediate family nearby and lost several childhood and adulthood mementos in the fire.

Fairmont Assistant Fire Chief Colby Whitmore said they fought the fire for nine hours Monday night. He said it is rare to see a fire as significant as Monday’s in this area. While a snowstorm had brought 10.5 inches to the area just two days before, Whitmore said it thankfully did not hinder the firefighters.

“It was moreso just the temperatures affecting the firefighters,” he said. “Everyone gets soaking wet, and then it freezes their gear. Obviously, that runs people down when we’re out there for as long as we were.”

The Red Cross is looking into what assistance is needed. Regional Communications Manager Sue Thesenga said they are coordinating with the fire department to determine whether the person hospitalized from the fire requires assistance.

“Additionally, our Integrated Care and Condolence Team, a specialized group of mental health and spiritual care volunteers, is reaching out to assess whether Red Cross services and resources are needed for those impacted,” she said.

Support would come from either collaborations with community partners or through the resources that The Red Cross has available.

“Generally, if we can’t partner with someone to get them what they need, the Red Cross can do so on their own, but we don’t run into that very often,” Thesenga said. “Unfortunately, home fires are the most frequent disasters Red Cross runs into. Right now, we’re still trying to evaluate what help is needed.”

The State Fire Marshal is currently working on a full report of the fire. To support those affected by the fire, visit gofundme.com/f/support-eileen-ryan-after-tragic-house-fire for the Donnellys, gofundme.com/f/rebuild-alan-thunes-life-after-fire-loss for Alan Thune, and gofundme.com/f/help-don-rebuild-after-losing-everything for Don Lasley.