This story has been updated.
Porterville, Calif. - The mother of a family killed in a Porterville fire is speaking about the incident.
Crystal Lewis lost her four children when their mobile home caught fire on Sunday. The children’s father was also killed.
Lewis spoke with TV station Fox26.
"I shouldn’t be having to do this, but instead of buying Christmas presents, I’m buying urns for all 4 of my children," she said tearfully.
Her kids ranged from one to five years old.
The Porterville Fire Department said the fire happened in a residential zone on South Indiana Street. Crews were dispatched shortly before midnight and found the RV fully engulfed in flames.
The fire was contained quickly, the department said. But despite quick action from crews to rescue the family, none survived.
Authorities have not yet released the father’s identity. They’re also still investigating the cause of the fire.
“This is a devastating loss for the family and for our community,” Chief Bryan Cogburn said in a statement posted to social media. “Our thoughts and condolences are with the loved ones affected by this tragedy.”
Crystal Lewis reportedly lives in Arkansas. She’s asking for donations to go directly to the Porterville Funeral and Cremation Center.
