A combined £12,000 has been raised in two fundraisers to help those people who have lost “everything” in a devastating house fire on Harbour Street in Nairn.
The fire in private homes has impacted families in eight properties.
Firefighters tackled the blaze for 13 hours, finally leaving the scene at 2am in the early hours of Saturday.
Jenny Fountain, who launched one of the fundraisers, said: “Just setting this up as I know a lot of people would like to help.
“Many people lost their houses memories and belongings today. Nairn truly does rock and I would love to help as much as I can.”
Eight flats are now “uninhabitable” with NHS Highland and Highland Council helping impacted residents.
Donations can be made to Ms Fountain’s fundraiser here. 50 people have already made a donation to the fund.
‘Fire is truly devastating’
Mikey Bissett commented on the fundraising page to say: “I’ve been there and lost everything in a house fire 36 years ago.”
On a post on social media, on community page Nairn Rocks, people shared support for those who had lost everything.
One man wanted to reach out to those who had lost everything in the fire.
He said: “My suggestion would be that anyone that can give anything drops it off at a location so these families can get through the next few weeks.
“I fully support the just giving but as a town we act. Clothing, toys, anything that will make a difference.
“It’s a horrific circumstance that they have found themselves in.
“We can make a difference today/tomorrow.”
The second of the fundraisers for the victims of the Nairn fire was launched on Just Giving,
Lindsay Crichton, who organised it, said: “I am setting up this page after a horrific incident happened in my home town today which resulted in eight flats being burnt
“And leaving eight families with absolutely nothing, it’s just total heartbreaking.
“I can’t sit back and do nothing, so I have decided to set this page up to help the families and try and bring some comfort and joy back to them.”
Donating to the fundraiser, Kris Young said: “Just truly heartbreaking to lose your home like this.”
Delnies Wood Stores Ltd added: “Our thoughts are with those affected by today’s tragedy.”
To donate to the JustGiving page click here.
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