PITTSFIELD — Two months have passed since a North Street apartment building fire displaced 14 families — a total of 43 people and some of their pets — from their homes. Miraculously, no one was hurt.

Since then, loads of food, furniture and clothes have been donated to the victims, and thousands of dollars have been raised for them by the community.

And though most of the former tenants of 716 North St. have moved on with their lives — found a new roof over their heads, at least — some people are still feeling the burn.

In addition to the chain stores, the woman said she solicited items through an online Web site called Freecycle.org. Food donations were also made available through the Salvation Army facility on West Street.

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