A California man planning to suggest to his girlfriend on New Year’s Eve died in a Christmas Day home fireplace whereas trying to find the ring.
Firefighters have been dispatched to the hearth at about 6:15 a.m. Wednesday and later discovered Steven Weatherford Jr. unconscious inside the house, in line with officers with the Oakland Fire Department.
They stated he doubtless died from the smoke.
Family members recognized the sufferer killed in a Oakland home fireplace on Christmas morning as 37-year-old Steven Weatherford Jr.
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“Steve was really the most effective particular person you may ever meet. He beloved his household, his mates, everyone a lot. He died attempting to get them out of the home,” Weatherford’s girlfriend, LaShante Mayo, informed Fox 2 whereas standing outdoors the burnt house.
Authorities stated the hearth was “unintentional,” and Weatherford – who was visiting the Oakland house to have fun the vacations – rescued his father, aunt and brother earlier than returning inside to seek for one thing.
Family members recognized the sufferer killed in a Oakland home fireplace on Christmas morning as 37-year-old Steven Weatherford Jr.
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The household stated Weatherford went again to save lots of an engagement ring that was in a protected, according to Fox 2. Weatherford just lately bought the ring for his girlfriend and was planning to suggest on New Year’s Eve.
“He was going to suggest, yeah,” Mayo stated. “I did not know, they informed me this morning. … I had given up on love till I had met him.”
Officials didn’t instantly verify to Fox News if the ring survived the hearth.
Family members recognized the sufferer killed in a Oakland home fireplace on Christmas morning as 37-year-old Steven Weatherford Jr.
The neighborhood created a GoFundMe marketing campaign to assist the household with instant monetary wants and memorial bills. As of Thursday afternoon, it raised practically $10,000 in donations.
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The fundraiser notes Weatherford’s father, who misplaced his son and residential within the fireplace, continues to be mourning the current lack of his spouse.
The GoFundMe organizers didn’t instantly reply to Fox News’ request for remark.
Fox 2 San Fransisco’s Aja Seldon, Jesse Gary and Sami Mamou contributed to this story.
