South Bend Firefighter's Home Destroyed in Fire

South Bend Firefighter’s Home Destroyed in Fire

Kowalski's wife, Abbi, and their two children are safe, but the fire destroyed their home and everything inside.

Source: Colin Kowalski / Submitted Photo

SOUTH BEND, IND. – A firefighter lost his home and belongings in a fire Sunday.

South Bend Firefighters Local 362 launched a fundraiser to support Colin Kowalski after he learned his home had caught fire following a 24-hour shift.

“I was at my fire station,” Kowalski said. “I work up in South Bend; I live in Plymouth; it’s about a half-hour drive. I get woken up to a call that I must go home.”

Kowalski’s wife, Abbi, and their two children are safe, but the fire destroyed their home and everything inside. The union reported Kowalski recently discovered a missed insurance payment had canceled his policy.

Kowalski said his family is staying with his parents as they begin rebuilding.

“I’m thankful for that,” he added.