A donation drive is underway to help a 13-year-old boy whose mother died in a fire at their mobile home Monday morning in Brandon Township.

As stated in the GoFundMe account, “Help Dominic Jr. rebuild after tragic house fire,” donations will be used to pay for basic needs, clothing, long-term support for counseling and stability, and other essentials.

“On August 4th 2025 a devastating house fire took the life of Dominic Jr’s mother and destroyed everything they owned. He is now facing an unimaginable loss—grieving the loss of a parent while also losing their home, clothes, toys, and sense of normalcy…Every dollar helps. Please share and give what you can. Let’s show this child that they are not alone,” the appeal states.

According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, the teen and t

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