Dewitt family directs donations to fire departments after D Dutchmen Dairy fire
Following a devastating fire at D Dutchmen Dairy on September 24 that destroyed a barn and several calves, the Dewitt family is directing community donations to the local fire departments that assisted them.
Sicamous Fire Rescue, along with mutual aid from the Malakwa and Swansea Point fire departments, worked to extinguish the blaze. Bianca Colonna, a member of the Dewitt family, expressed gratitude for the quick and professional response, noting that the departments' actions allowed the farm to continue operating.
To facilitate donations, the family has established a dedicated account with SASCU Credit Union. Contributions can also be made via e-transfer to todewittfirefund@gmail.com or in cash at the dairy. In a recent update, the family also announced the birth of the farm's first baby calf since the fire.
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Bianca Colonna · D Dutchmen Dairy · SASCU Credit Union · Sicamous · Sicamous Fire Rescue
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- [● 3 SOURCES] A fire occurred at D Dutchmen Dairy on September 24, resulting in the loss of a barn and calves. similkameenspotlight.com · lakecountrycalendar.com · pentictonwesternnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sicamous Fire Rescue, Malakwa fire department, and Swansea Point fire department responded to the blaze. similkameenspotlight.com · lakecountrycalendar.com · pentictonwesternnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The first baby calf was welcomed to the farm following the fire. similkameenspotlight.com · lakecountrycalendar.com · pentictonwesternnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bianca Colonna described the fire as ‘a farmer’s worst nightmare’. similkameenspotlight.com · lakecountrycalendar.com · pentictonwesternnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Dewitt family is directing all donated monetary funds to the local fire departments that responded to the fire. similkameenspotlight.com · lakecountrycalendar.com · pentictonwesternnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Donations can be made via e-transfer to todewittfirefund@gmail.com or through SASCU Credit Union. similkameenspotlight.com · lakecountrycalendar.com · pentictonwesternnews.com