ASHFORD, Ala. — A devastating fire in Ashford left Amanda and Jason Boyd without their dream home, but thanks to the quick actions of a Good Samaritan, what could have been a much worse situation turned into one of hope and survival.
The fire broke out on Friday afternoon at the Boyd family’s home on Bluff Springs Road. Inside at the time were Amanda and Jason’s three young daughters, as well as seven family pets. The blaze quickly spread, and it seemed like a nightmare come true for the family.
However, a passing driver who noticed the smoke rising from the carport immediately sprang into action. The Good Samaritan approached the house, knocking on the door to warn the family of the danger. Jason Boyd recalled, “He got up here and knocked on the door. They came to the door and were able to get out.”
In a frantic scramble, the Boyd family managed to get to safety just moments before disaster struck. Two propane tanks near the carport exploded, further spreading the flames and intensifying the destruction.
Amanda Boyd shared how a friend, who had parked her car near the front of the house, helped rescue their animals. “They were able to get all the animals in the car with them and pull out and get to safety,” she said.
By the time Jason and Amanda returned to the scene, their house was fully engulfed in flames. “It’s surreal watching 49 years of your life go up in smoke. I mean, it was everything, and this was our dream home,” Jason Boyd expressed, struggling to come to terms with the loss.
Fire crews from multiple agencies responded quickly and eventually brought the fire under control, though the damage was already extensive. Thankfully, despite the dramatic scene and the immediate danger, no one was injured in the blaze. The Boyd family’s home, however, has been deemed a total loss.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, though no official determination has been made as of yet. Meanwhile, the Boyd family is working to recover from the tragedy.
“We are blessed with an amazing support network,” Jason Boyd said, expressing gratitude for the community’s outpouring of help. “Everybody has put their lives on the line to help us. We have a friend who graciously offered their camper to us, so we’re going to be staying in that for a little bit while we rebuild. It’s going to be a long process, but we are going to get through it.”
As the Boyd family takes the first steps toward recovery, their resilience and the kindness of those around them offer a glimmer of hope amidst the overwhelming loss.
For those looking to support the family during this challenging time, a donation link has been provided for those who wish to help them rebuild their lives.
