A devastating fire destroyed the Eric and Dawnyale Littlejohn family’s home in the Santa Fe Section 5 of the Colony Ridge community, south of Plum Grove, leaving the family homeless and in desperate need of help. The fire broke out Monday afternoon, March 10, causing severe injuries to Eric and leaving Dawnyale and the couple’s two young sons, Isaac and Kingston, with nothing but the clothes on their backs.
The fire started while Dawnyale was cooking dinner. She noticed flames coming from the porch, where the boys’ Power Wheels toy had been plugged in to charge. The toy apparently overheated and caught fire, which quickly spread to the house. Dawnyale screamed for her husband, Eric, as the fire escalated rapidly.
Eric tried to extinguish the fire but became trapped inside as the flames intensified. Explosions erupted from various parts of the home as the fire spread. Eric’s only escape was through the glass door where the fire had started. As he pushed through, the glass exploded in his face, and he had to run through the flames to get out.
Dawnyale managed to grab Isaac and Kingston and get them out of the house safely, but the family lost everything. Tragically, their beloved dog, Max, hid under Dawnyale’s bed during the fire. Overcome by fear and smoke, Max did not survive. Another pet, rescued from the fire, had to be euthanized early Tuesday morning due to the severity of its injuries.
Eric suffered burns on 30 percent of his body and was flown by air ambulance to UTMB Galveston for treatment. His condition remains critical.
Dawnyale and Eric are now facing unimaginable challenges. Eric will be unable to work as he recovers from his injuries, and Dawnyale lost her work laptop in the fire. She manages a staffing agency and desperately needs a laptop to continue working and providing for their family.
Their two young sons, both diagnosed with autism, lost all of their belongings, including toys, clothes, shoes, and even their beds. Kingston, in particular, relied on a tablet to stay calm, which was also lost in the fire. The family is seeking a private place to stay to support their sons’ special needs.
The Littlejohn family is reaching out to the community for support. They need immediate assistance with clothing, toiletries, and essentials for both adults and children.
Clothing and shoe needs
- Isaac and Kingston (ages 3 and 4) – Toddler boys’ clothes, sizes 3T and 4T; shoes, sizes 8 and 9
- Dawnyale – Size 12 in pants, large in tops and shorts; shoes, sizes 8.5–9
- Eric – 2X and 3X in clothes; shoes, size 10
Other needs
- Toddler pull-ups and wipes
- Hygiene products (toothpaste, shampoo, soap, etc.)
- Toys, including a tablet for Kingston to help keep him calm
- Financial support for temporary housing and daily needs
Donation options
A GoFundMe has been set up to help the Littlejohn family recover from this tragedy. Click here to make a donation.
“My family has lost everything. My boys don’t even have shoes or toys,” Dawnyale said.
Miraculously, the only thing they have found that did not burn was a Bible.
Community members are already rallying to support the Littlejohn family, but more help is needed. Donations of clothing, supplies, and financial support are essential to help them begin rebuilding their lives after this tragedy.
Does the community have a drop off location for the family that would be helpful as we don’t all use go fund me but can help otherwise.
Friendship United Methodist in Porter currently until we find a temp home.
Can we meet up I have a lap top your can have. What toys do the boys need? Can you meet me at Walmart to pick out a couple outfits to get you started. And the boys also. My phone number is 936-334-4734. My name is Denise Frankum. My FB account is Lucille magillacutty. I have all sorts of thing to give them. Please contact me.
Good morning I’m so deeply sorry for your lost 🙏 I don’t have any funds right now but my Prayers go out for the family.God is our provider and he will make a way out of no way
Keep the faith
I would like to buy the kids a couple of outfits. My husband has some shirts. If you can tell me how I can get them to this family thank you
Sherry Alsobrooks
281-761-3276
This is dawnyale my number is 8322297304