Red Cross aids families after two fires

American Red Cross Heart of Missouri Chapter volunteers are assisting a Steedman family after fire damaged their home Sunday evening.

Two Callaway County volunteers went to the home in the 8300 block of County Road 428 and met with the family.

Volunteers are also assisting a two-member Loose Creek family after a fire Sunday destroyed their mobile home.

They were dispatched to the scene in the 1400 block of U.S. 50 West Sunday afternoon.

The Red Cross provided financial assistance for the families to meet their immediate emergency needs with the purchase of food and a temporary motel stay. Family members also received comfort kits, which contain personal hygiene items.