A fire overnight gutted the Lake Highlands home of Jeff and Lisa Cordova, 10017 Faircrest at Trailcliff. Though the front façade still stands, the inside is a “black, mucky mess,” according to one of the many LH friends who’ve been by today to offer help.

The Cordovas and their pets are all safe, including former Wildcat cheerleader Stephanie and former Wrangler and wrestler Austin.  The cause of the fire is not yet known.

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Since virtually everything was lost in the fire, friends have established a fund at the family’s church, Zion Lutheran, 6121 E. Lovers Lane, 75214. If you’d like to make a donation, you can send a check payable to Zion with Cordova on the memo line. Lake Highlands Estates Neighborhood Association is also collecting for the family. Items can be left on the porch of HOA President Jo Baggett, 10116 Estate Lane, 75238, or checks can be sent payable to LHENA.

Lisa, who was alone in the home at the time of the fire (Austin was at college, Stephanie lives in Uptown, Jeff was out of town), was awakened by a neighbor. She expressed gratitude to all who are working to help.

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    Blogger CAROL TOLER and her husband, Toby, are the parents of four LHHS graduates. She has an MBA from SMU and is the proud recipient of the Exchange Club of LH's Unsung Hero Award and Councilman McGough's Blake Anderson Public Service Award. She received LHHS PTA's Extended Service Award, FMJH PTA's Charger Award and a Life Membership from the LHFC PTA. She has moderated candidate debates for Dallas Mayor, Dallas City Council and RISD Trustee races and taught seminars on garnering publicity for nonprofits. She completed training with Dallas Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation and Inside RISD, and she's a sustaining member of LH Women's League. She has served on the boards of After8 to Educate, Dallas Free Press, Healing Hands Ministries and Camp Sweeney and chaired fundraisers for multiple Dallas nonprofits. Email ctoler@advocatemag.com.