THREE families made homeless from one of the Island’s worst fires have told their tragic stories of losing everything they ever owned.
Traumatised and tearful, the families have thanked the people of Jersey for their generosity in helping them in their hour of need and say they are very grateful to everyone who has donated money, aid and clothes.
Following the Broadlands lodging house blaze on Monday there has been an overwhelming response, with almost £8,000 given for the fire victims, who were mainly Portuguese and Polish. St Thomas’ Community Hall is also bursting with clothes, children’s toys and other essential household items which people have donated.
Yesterday it was revealed that a spark from a workshop on the site caused the inferno at Mont Fallu, St Peter, which made over 50 people homeless. The blaze, fuelled by exploding gas cylinders, destroyed tens of thousands of pounds’ worth of trucks and machinery at the recycling depot, as well as the adjoining lodging house and staff house used by many of the site workers.
A total of 53 residents have been rehoused and it is believed that many more are staying with friends and family.
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I understand and sympathise that they are tearful, but these people must NOT be fearful. They were made homeless through no fault of their own and I believe they will be surprised at how the “good” people of Jersey will rally round and help them to get back on their feet.
This is a great opportunity for the best aspects of Jersey to shine through and not the cynicism of our government.
“our government”!?
I am shocked by this statement. You say the “good” people of Jersey, then state “OUR government” are you not one of the good people of jersey then?
or is your government governing the island!?
I am very much confused and upset by this statement.
In 2008 i think the law needs to be more human for us working people; that do the job jersey people don’t want to do
sim lamento muito tudo o que aconteceu a essas familias mas estou confiante que jersey esta adorada islandsira ajudar toudos um tank you for everything jersey give to mi i miss jersey very very mutch jersey is a biutiful islands.
i am sympathise with this people good luky
very good this website