WATCH: Richards Bay house lost to fire

A VELDENVLEI family is heartbroken after losing their home and possessions in a house fire last night (Thursday).

uMhlathuze Fire & Rescue was alerted to the blaze at 6pm, arriving on scene shortly afterwards.

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By this time, the roof had already collapsed, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Councillor Henning de Wet, who is Richards Bay Round Table treasurer, is rallying the community to help the family.

Family spokesperson, Pastor Roland Forbay, who is also heading up assistance for the family, said the following items are urgently needed: 6mm Surfex cable 2 core plus earth x 40mt, packet of large cable ties, 6x 16mm ferrules. Ps Forbay can be contacted on 072 2580573.

How to help
Financial donations can be sent to Richards Bay Round Table:
Bank: FNB, Acc no: 54905191092, Branch: 220830, Reference: House Fire.
For more information, contact Cllr de Wet on 081 4336643.
Richards Bay Crime Control has offered to collect donations for the family at Richards Bay Crime & Medical, 113 Alumina Alley, Alton, Richards Bay. Contact them on 069 2310335.
In case of a fire emergency, phone the fire department on 035 9075722/23 or Fire Rescue on 035 7973911.

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