A week after a house fire in North Lauderdale killed a 6-year-old girl and her grandmother, a vigil honoring their lives was held on Sunday.
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According to North Lauderdale Fire Rescue, the fire happened on June 20 in the 8000 block of Southwest Eighth Court.
Neighbors had rushed to help as flames consumed the house, which had eight people inside.
Neissa Dilligence was pulled out of the home, but her grandmother did not survive.
The 6-year-old was then placed on a ventilator.
NBC6 spoke with her family a day after the fire, who were holding onto hope as Nessia was fighting for her life in the hospital.
“We’re just hoping and praying to God that things will change,” said Lloyd Smith, her uncle. “She’s in critical condition.”
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But that hope turned to heartbreak two days later, when the family said she died.
Flowers, candles, and balloons now marked the place where a family’s life changed forever.
Loved ones on Sunday were preparing to gather for the vigil to remember Neissa and her grandmother.
Those who knew Neissa said her smile was unforgettable.
“She is sunshine,” said Basil Pierre, her godfather. “She’s the light in the room. You can be in any kind of mood, and she will cheer you up.”
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The cause of the fire remains under investigation.