AN emergency crowdfunding appeal has been set up by a resident who saw her neighbours' homes go up in smoke.
Gina Simms is behind the Go Fund Me page which has a £600 donation target for the victims of a flat fire in Colchester today.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is also due to be launched.
Families have no idea when they will be re-housed. Photo: Submitted
Mum Gina told the Gazette: "It was so close to home, it was horrific."
Online she wrote: "Four families on my street have been left homeless because of a very bad fire in their flats.
"Most are in temporary accommodation in another town.
"They can’t return home. Just need to get them all a bit of money to keep them going for the next few days."
To donate, click here.
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