House fire: Tenant appeals for help

A 33-YEAR-OLD Kwekwe resident is appealing for help after her rented apartment in Mbizo 13 high-density suburb was badly damaged by fire following a gas tank explosion on Wednesday night.

Veronica Vheremu, a single mother of one, was left with nothing as all her belongings were burnt.

Speaking to H-Metro, Vheremu appealed for help from well-wishers to assist her renovate her landlord’s house and buy food and clothing.

“I am a single mother of one and I survive on buying and selling different things that include clothes and shoes among other things.

“I used to operate a flea market, but due to the Covid-19 lockdown, I took all my belongings for safe keeping here at home. Little did I know that this gas explosion tragedy will leave me with nothing.

“I have nothing left: no clothes, no food, no furniture and my landlord also wants me to renovate the damaged property so I have nowhere to start from,” she said.

The explosion happened while her child was cooking inside the house, but fortunately no one was injured. Ward 4 Councillor, Mercy Ranga also appealed to well-wishers to assist the woman to rise again.

“As the councillor, I am also appealing to well-wishers to assist this woman because she has nowhere to start from; the situation is just bad.

“I will also organise with the ward development committee to find ways to assist her as well so that she can get back on her feet,” she said.

Those who are willing to assist Vheremu may get in touch with her on her mobile number 0777572505.