'Whatever they can donate will be so helpful'

An 8 year-old boy died shortly after he was pulled from the burning home. Two other members of the family, ages 13 and 22, were taken to the hospital with critical injuries. Fire officials confirmed Wednesday evening the 22 year-old man had passed away from his injuries. Friends of the family tell us the two deceased victims were cousins. "They are in shock. They don't know how to handle this. And as a mother, I don't know they're doing all of this," Islas, who has been communicating with the family, said. But they’re not doing it alone. Within the last day and a half, Islas has already heard from a psychologist offering mental health services, a construction worker offering to help rebuild the damaged homes, and plenty of neighbors offering clothes, money, even just a hug. READ MORE: https://www.wmar2news.com/local/second-victim-dies-after-fire-in-highlandtown