OK, if you could tell her this, the Red
Cross will be going through the apartment
later on this afternoon and doing what we
call a damage assessment to determine
what's been damaged.
Communication isn't easy for many
residents of the Brian Wood apartments
that Asgharzadeh Allen needs clothing and
shelter for her two young sons.
But like many of her neighbors, Graciela
doesn't speak English.
Communication is a problem for outas
family, too.
And if they look dazed, it's because this
nightmare has happened before.
Less than two weeks ago, Joo's apartment
just blocks away was destroyed by fire.
Now his wife, mother in law, aunt and
children are homeless again.
But even through this tragedy, Ooch has
no desire to be back at his homeland,
Cambodia.
Because my country is no good
because of this fire is under
investigation.
It burned for exactly one hour, taking
with it a few possessions of 18 families
who can't afford insurance.
Two children were treated for burns and
smoke inhalation. Only one was
hospitalized.
Two adults suffered minor injuries when
they jumped from second floor windows.
Damage estimates are set at two hundred
and twenty five thousand dollars.
But even this tragedy of two fires
can't ruin the spirit of a new American
who's happy to have a job and freedom.
How do you feel?
Yes, OK, fine.
Jane Boone, Channel 5 Action News
tonight. Dallas.