Four young children, including one with severe autism, were evacuated safely, but many of the family’s belongings were destroyed or damaged.
A fundraiser has been launched for a Dublin family of six after a fire destroyed their one-bedroom apartment in the early hours of this morning.
The incident occurred in Dublin 8 at around 2am. According to a GoFundMe set up by an extended family member, the family were woken by smoke alarms and had to flee immediately with their four young children.
“Their home and belongings have been devastated,” the fundraiser said, reports DublinLive. “Clothes, shoes, furniture, toys, baby items and essentials are now smoke-damaged or burned, leaving the family with very little that is safe to use.
“Key household items, including beds, mattresses, sofas, tables, wardrobes and other furniture, have all been affected. One of the children and Jordan have suffered burn injuries. One of the children has severe autism, and the entire family is understandably traumatised.”
The fundraiser added that the family, who were already living in severe overcrowding, will now need to be rehoused and will require support to set up a new home once suitable accommodation is found.
Funds raised through GoFundMe are intended to help the family through the immediate emergency and assist them in rebuilding their lives. More than €2,000 has been donated so far.