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HELP NEEDED: Residents pick up the pieces after fire rips through Hibberdene holiday resort

Clothes and household items are needed for the residents who lost everything in last night's fire.

Four residents have been left homeless after last night’s fire at Anchors Aweigh

Clr Tessa Perryman said three of the units belong to permanent residents, while the others were holiday homes.

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“The four residents who lost their homes have been rehoused for now, and have cooked meals for the next two days,” she said.

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Perryman praised the community for their overwhelming help and support in this tragic situation.

These two young men Marcel and François from Hibberdene River Resort are still busy turning over thatch and making sure no fires flare up again.

The following items are urgently needed to help the people affected:

* Men’s clothing
* Shirts large and medium
* Pants 30 and 36
* Shoes 7 and 8

* Toilet paper
* Toiletries
* Washing powder –  hand wash and auto

Picking up the pieces after last night’s terrible fire.

Perryman said that anyone who would like to donate can drop off items at the Anchors Aweigh gate with Eric, the guard, and they will collect and distribute everything evenly.

Perryman said cash donations would be greatly welcomed as the affected residents have lost all their furniture.

” Sadly most units do not have insurance on household contents,” she said.

Banking Details:
Account Name: NADIA KREFT-ROSSOUW ATTORNEYS TRUST ACCOUNT
Bank: First National Bank
Account Number: 62938169431
Branch: Bankcity
Branch Code: 250805
Reference:- Fire Anchors

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