GORDON, Ala. (WTVY) – A Gordon family is mourning the loss of its long-time family home after a fire left it shambles late Tuesday night.

Fortunately, they aren’t mourning the loss of any loved ones, thanks in part to an Ashford Elementary schooler.

“I saw a fire from all the way over there,” said Ashford Elementary Fifth Grader Brandon Hayes. “It was just high up, see how it is now? It wasn’t this bad, but still standing up.”

Hayes said he could still see the fire every time he closes his eyes.

The flames were……

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