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Hyde Family Left Homeless After Fire Guts Childhood Home

The parents say a fridge bought in 2021 likely caused the blaze, with the official cause not yet determined.

Overview

  • The fire broke out on Saturday night, October 25, at the family's Old Road home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, destroying most of the property.
  • Parents Nathan Abbott and Katie Craddock were at a fundraising event with their four children when they were alerted that firefighters were at the house.
  • The couple report the blaze began in a fridge purchased in 2021, a claim not yet confirmed by investigators.
  • Their dog, Teddy, was found by responders and survived after roughly 15 minutes of resuscitation.
  • Neighbors have organized support and launched a GoFundMe as the family clears the home and counts losses including early Christmas gifts and savings for a planned trip.