TOASTER FIRE PUTS FAMILIES OUT ON STREET
Community rallies for victims
Three families have been left with just the clothes on their backs after a blaze caused by a toaster tore through a block of flats.
The inferno at Ferrier Crescent in Aberdeen has left the shattered residents with nothing as all their possessions were destroyed.
The fami l ies, which include f ive chi ldren, watched in horror as their homes went up in f lames on Thursday.
Luckily no one was injured in the incident but photos f rom the scene show the charred remains left behind after f iref ighters battled the fire for five hours.
Kind-hearted members of the community quickly rushed to their aid and stepped in to get them out
of the freezing rain. One neighbour, Kimmy Tennant, said: “A simple toaster fire has ended up with three families with nothing but the clothes on their back.
“These families including five children were left in the freezing rain for what would’ve been nearly seven hours had the community not stepped in.
“Where are the council when you need them most? Why is there not a safe space set up when this happens? This could be any one of us, standing cold, wet in the rain watching our house burn waiting for someone to help. Horrific!
“As soon as Fersands and Fountain Community Project realised this was happening the youth f lat was opened, heating on, kettle on with neighbours rallying in with dry clothes. Towels and blankets.
“Th a n k f u l l y these families are all safe in a hotel just now but have nothing. I’m asking anyone with clothes, toiletries and other essentials for help.”
Aberdeen City Council said yesterday: “Overnight a ccommodat ion was provided after assessment on the properties, further support has been put in place until repairs can be completed. We are actively providing support to the families affected.”