An online fundraiser for Portland City Councilor Candace Avalos amassed more than $14,000 in just a day, after a fire destroyed part of her home. The outpouring of support was a reflection of Portlanders’ eagerness to help, but the donations could subject her to extra reporting requirements, or even require her to return some of the money.

A GoFundMe was launched for Avalos on Sunday, following a substantial fire that started in a storage shed near her property. The blaze destroyed the councilor's vehicle and part of her house. It also affected some of her neighbors. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation.

By Tuesday morning, the GoFundMe campaign had amassed $14,160 before donations were disabled.

The fundraiser, established by Jessica Calcagni—a friend of the council

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