Fire rips through kitchen leaving Kerry family's home 'uninhabitable' in lead-up to Christmas
Two of the Moore family's beloved pet cats were tragically killed in the fire which has left their Tralee home 'uninhabitable' as Christmas approaches
A Kerry community has poured support onto a family after a house fire has left them "facing a mountain of unnecessary emotional and financial strain".
One week ago, on Tuesday November 19, a devastating blaze tore through the kitchen of the Moore family in Tralee, destroying the kitchen and everything in it, as well as taking the lives of two of the family's beloved pet cats.
Unfortunately, smoke damage as a result of the inferno has left the house uninhabitable, meaning the family has been forced to find alternative accommodation in the run up to Christmas.
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Simon, a neighbour of the Moore family for over two decades, has launched a fundraiser to help get the family "back on their feet" and hopefully alleviate some of the financial burden placed on them from the fire.
"As you could imagine, the timing of this tragedy couldn’t be any more challenging, especially with Christmas right around the corner," a post on the GoFundMe page reads.
"The fire not only destroyed the kitchen and everything within it, but the smoke damage has rendered the rest of the house uninhabitable, forcing the family to seek shelter elsewhere since then.
"Heartbreakingly, the fire also claimed the lives of two of the family’s beloved pet cats. While we are deeply grateful that the family themselves are safe, this disaster has left them facing a mountain of unnecessary emotional and financial strain.
"With the loss of so many of their kitchen appliances and other household items, this fundraiser is aimed at supporting the family to get back on their feet and alleviate the financial burden after such a traumatic experience.
"Being a neighbour of this family for over two decades now and witnessing how they have shown endless love and compassion to those around them throughout the years, it is only natural that we come together and support them during this difficult time.
"We all know of Christmas as a time of giving, but it is also a time of providing for those in need. Let us all unite and help this family recover to ensure that they can make the most of the upcoming festive season.
"Please consider supporting this fundraiser by donating whatever you can. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a difference."
So far the GoFundMe has raised €1,020 of the €1,500 target. To donate to the Help a Neighbour in Need fundraiser, head here.
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