Mammoth Explosion - Family of 3 Lost Everything

Hello Everyone, My name is Teresa. My sister and best friend Arlene Bunch and her family were in a serious propane explosion in Mammoth Lakes and have lost everything. On March 22, 2023, my sister went to turn on the stove to make her family breakfast when a propane leak caused the stove to explode. Arlene and her family were trapped in separate rooms under building materials/ceiling, walls, furniture, and debris. Arlene, who was in the face of the blast, was thrown 20 feet from the home and buried under 15 feet of rubble. She was flown to Reno via CareFlight and immediately rushed into surgery. She is in the ICU and in critical - but stable – condition. In addition to burns to her face, chest and arms, she sustained several large lacerations, a punctured lung, a fractured rib, a fractured sternum, a fractured vertebra, and a shattered foot. There isn’t a part of her body that wasn’t affected. Her family was released from the hospital but are dealing with the realization of losing everything. They have lost all their personal belongings, and most importantly, their memories. The explosion caused unimaginable damage, making the home inhospitable and everything within it unsalvageable. They are now homeless and will need to rebuild their lives from scratch. This GoFundMe will help their family get back on their feet after this incredible loss. We can’t thank the countless people who have reached out enough. Your kindness, love, prayers, and support during this difficult time are greatly appreciated. Thank you all very much for reading this. I will be making updates as progress is made. Sincerely, Teresa