An Orange family has been overwhelmed with generosity following a fire which destroyed their home on Amana Circuit.
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Delvene Wright is one of the family’s neighbours and helped rally the community to help.
“I just wanted to help, just like anyone would when they see people who have lost everything,” Mrs Wright said.
“It’s not even the financial loss, it’s the emotional loss that has the biggest toll.”
She said the family had been thankful for all they received from the community including Ashcroft’s IGA which donated $100 and Cocos Cafe which donated $50.
“I asked the community to provide gift cards to they can get essentials – toothbrushes, underwear, socks,” Mrs Wright said.
“Things you [use] everyday but don’t ever think about.”
Orange’s Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to the property at 7.31pm on Sunday to find the house alight.
As firefighters were battling the blaze, the roof of the home collapsed.
Canobolas Local Area Command duty officer Inspector Linda Bradbury said the fire was “not suspicious”.
No one was injured during the fire and all the occupants – two adults and two children – were safe and well.
Investigators have been called to the property to investigate the cause of the blaze, with early reports suggesting it may have been a heater or television which started the fire.
Fire and Rescue NSW station officer Matt Jeffery praised the people who had called triple zero.
“They provided accurate address details including the nearest cross street which allowed firefighters to get there quicker,” Mr Jeffery said.
Mr Jeffery reminded people to ensure they have working smoke alarms as not only could they warn residents, neighbours could also be alerted by them as well.
“I can’t stress enough that people’s live are number one – you can replace the house but not the family,” he said.
“If people are using portable heaters we recommend people turn them off when they’re out of the room and if they are drying clothes – keep them at least one metre away from the source of heat.”