Human Interest Alabama Woman Dies 2 Days After Being Rescued from Fire That Killed Her 7-Year-Old Granddaughter Waniki Lushun Fox died on Tuesday, after being critically injured in a fire that swept through her Alabama home By Jason Hahn Jason Hahn Jason Hahn is a former Human Interest and Sports Reporter for PEOPLE. He started at PEOPLE's Los Angeles Bureau as a writer and reporter in 2017 and interviewed the likes of Kobe Bryant, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tom Brady. He has a B.A. in English from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master's degree in Journalism from Columbia University. He previously worked for Complex Magazine in New York City. People Editorial Guidelines Published on December 9, 2021 07:31 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: GoFundMe A woman who was rescued from an Alabama house fire that killed her young granddaughter over the weekend has tragically succumbed to her injuries. According to WBRC, Waniki Lushun Fox, 41, died on Tuesday at UAB Hospital after she was rescued from a house fire in Center Point on Sunday. The blaze also claimed the life of Fox's 7-year-old granddaughter, Za'Niyah, who died on Sunday morning, the outlet reported. The fire began around 6 a.m., and Fox's son was able to escape after hearing the fire alarm while he was in the home's basement, AL.com reported. Fox's son said he tried to help his niece and mother out of the home. Though he was unable to, he called emergency services once he reached safety. Firefighters later found Fox and Za'Niyah unresponsive in the home. Center Point Fire and the Jefferson County Coroner's Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. N.C. Teens' Cause of Death Determined a Month After They Were Found Dead in the Backseat of a Car A GoFundMe campaign has been started to help raise funds for Fox and Za'Niyah's funerals and has since raised just over $4,000. "Tragic loss for a young innocent angel, thoughts and prayers to her family during this difficult time," one donor wrote. "I hope others will help this family in need." RELATED VIDEO: TikTok Star Gabriel Salazar, 19, Dies in Fiery Car Crash After High-Speed Police Chase On Fox's Facebook page, friends and family members paid tribute to her in memorial posts that remembered her for "always smiling." "I'm really numb, speechless, in disbelief," wrote a loved one. Ohio Woman Dies After Her Head Becomes Trapped Between Car and Payment Machine in Parking Garage "My Heart Is Broken," added another. "My Friend/ Little Sister Waniki Fox Has Gained Her Wings." "I Will Forever Keep You In My & Treasure All The Good Times We Shared," they added, "Because You Were The Life Of Any Gathering We Attended." According to the Associated Press, the fire started in the kitchen and appears to be accidental.