Thousands raised for mother and young daughter after their first home is devastated by fire
Thousands of pounds have been raised for a mother and young daughter whose first home was devastated by fire.
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The fire, at the home of Angel and her one-year-old daughter Frankie on Severn Street in Bridgnorth, happened at around 11.20am yesterday - Friday, January 24.
It started from an electrical item and then caused two aerosols to explode.
The shocking incident caused substantial damage to the home - destroying clothing, bedding, toys and furniture.
Pictures of the aftermath shared by Bridgnorth Fire Station show the devastating impact of the blaze.
Thankfully firefighters were able to put the fire out, with two crews - one from Bridgnorth and one from Much Wenlock, donning breathing equipment while they used hose reel jets to tackle the blaze.
But the aftermath has left both Angel and young Frankie with extensive damage throughout their home.
A fundraiser has been set up by Angel's mum, Emma Carpenter, who described the devastating impact of the incident - saying their "first home has been completely destroyed by fire, smoke & water damage".
She added: "The house is so damaged from the explosion... Angel is a single mum and brings up Frankie single handed, she works so hard to try and provide a safe home for them two.
"Everything of theirs has gone, clothing, bedding, toys & furniture... Anyone who knows Angel knows what a good heart she has & is always the first to help others.
"If you can help in any way whether it be £1 or anything, we would be ever so grateful."
So far the community has rallied round, raising £2,400 within a matter of hours.
Bridgnorth Fire Station shared the fundraiser - and also urged people to be careful with electrical items.
Posting on Facebook it said: "Today we responded to report of a house fire in town, along with our colleagues from Much Wenlock Fire Station.
"Four firefighters in breathing apparatus with hose reel jets entered the property to control and extinguish the fire.
"Once the fire extinguished a positive pressure fan was used to clear the smoke from the property.
"The fire had involved an electrical item which had spread and caused two aerosols to explode cause substantial damage to the property.
"Please be mindful of leaving any electrical items on charge or standby when not in the house.
"It’s always worth switching things off (if you can) when you’re not there."
