Denver's Willie B Needs Help After House Fire

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, November 12, 2020 | 8:04am CT

Willie B

A longtime Denver radio DJ, known for giving back to the community, is in need of help himself after a tragic house fire. Known as "Willie B" to his morning show fans, Steven Meade has been with KBPI for 28 years. This past Sunday a fire started in the family's garage. Meade, his wife, and two young children fortunately got out safely.

"My God, it just grew all the way up the way and you could just see it move across the ceiling and it engulfed the whole west wall, the hallway where my bathroom is, the garage, and all that stuff really quickly," said Meade.

The good news is the home isn't a total loss. Parts of it will need to be rebuilt, and the process will take at least 6 months. Meanwhile, the family of four is staying in a hotel until they can find a temporary home.

Christmas is especially important to Meade. Through his non-profit, Willie B Foundation, he is able to donate dozens of cars to families without transportation around the holidays.

This week KBPI set up a GoFundMe page to help Meade's family. Dozens of listeners have already chipped in and at press time had raised over $39,000. Those wishing to donate may do so HERE.