A fire heavily damaged the home last June, which started a series of hardships for the family. The city has also cited the property with multiple nuisances.

A fire heavily damaged the home last June, which started a series of hardships for the family. The city has also cited the property with multiple nuisances.

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A fire heavily damaged the home last June, which started a series of hardships for the family. The city has also cited the property with multiple nuisances.

A house in Afton has been at the center of loss, struggle and frustration, not only for the owners but also for the community, and soon the home may be torn down.

A fire at the home on June 8, 2021, started a series of hardships and health emergencies for the Beaman family.

The couple experienced miscarriages, a mother was hospitalized with severe heart problems and the husband was diagnosed with cancer.

"The cancer diagnosis, that was just — I think that was where the bottom fell out," said Kelly Stull, the mother of Melanie Beaman. "It was gut-wrenching. Why is this happening?"

More than a year later, the home is not habitable following the fire, though the couple and some family members have continued to work on it.

The city of Afton has cited the property for several nuisances, including overgrown vegetation, accumulation of junk, maintaining junk vehicles and keeping a dangerous vehicle.

Neighbors have also complained about the property, though the couple and their son do not currently live there.

While the couple originally told the city they hoped to bring the home into compliance by December of 2022, it now appears those hopes may be fading.

On Monday, family members were removed from the home remaining valuables and even scrap metal they intend to sell.

The husband seemed resigned that Afton would soon tear it down, though "Save Our Home" signs still line the property.

Afton released a statement that said: "The City recognizes that this is a difficult situation for the Beamans. Even in difficult situations, the City has an obligation to look out for the best interests of the community as a whole, and has taken the steps it believes are necessary to protect those interests and the safety of the community."

It's unclear if or when the home may be torn down.

"It's very difficult," Stull said. "This is where they started their family. This was their first home together that they purchased."

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