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Church accepting donations for family in Fairborn explosion

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Staff Report Updated 12:14 PM Monday, November 14, 2011

FAIRBORN — First Baptist Church is accepting donations for the Webb family, whose home was destroyed in the explosion on Wayne Drive on Saturday.

Church officials said cash, checks and gift cards will be accepted. Checks should be made payable to First Baptist Church of Fairborn and include in the memo line “Benevolence Ministry - Webb Family.”

Some household goods and furniture will be needed, but officials want the donors to contact the church directly to find out what is needed and to schedule drop-off times.

Call the office at (937) 878-8629 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for information.

Monetary contributions can be mailed to the church at 1167 Highview Drive, Fairborn, 45324.

A church spokeswoman said she could not provide more details on the Webb family.

Fairborn fire officials have declined to release information about the people involved in the explosion and its aftermath.

One person died when a gas line was struck during excavation work at the house. The 71-year-old man’s body was not recovered until Sunday. Several others, including children, were injured in the explosion and fire, which leveled the duplex.

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