Family counts blessings after fire destroys home

ALBANY, GA (WALB) -

A family is coming together in thanks after a fire ripped through their home.

Jimbo and Kay Pace showed incredible courage as they picked through the remains of their home, which has been in their family for more than 40 years. Telling people how blessed they are.

There were no tears. In fact, Jimbo and Kay Pace had smiles for all their friends and family this morning, as they went through what is left of their home.

Is there anything left? Jimbo Pace said "We are. We are going to start over. And looking forward to it."

Kay Pace was raised in this home. Raised her two sons here. Monday morning she said they are thankful.

Kay Pace said "We do feel blessed that our whole family and our 3 dogs are safe. Just thank you to the fire department and God."

She and her husband had just a week and a half ago completed a huge remodeling of the kitchen and living room. Last night a funny odor moved throughout the house. Smoke alarms started to sound.

Jimbo Pace said "It was just a light haze in the house. So we started looking in the attic. Started looking around, and there is a room back here. When I opened the door flames just shot out."

The fire roared into the attic, and engulfed the roof quickly. The home was a total loss. But on Monday family found items that Kay called treasures.

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