£1000s raised after Launceston homes burnt to the ground in major blaze
Nearly £5,000 has been collected in a fundraiser, which was launched after four families lost everything in a devastating fire over the weekend
Last updated 12th May 2025
Nearly £5,000 has been collected in a fundraiser, which was launched after four families lost everything in a devastating blaze over the weekend.
Launceston Fire Service continue their appeal for donations, with crews saying it was a major incident with huge emergency response - but everyone in the properties are safe and accounted for.
Sharing an update on GoFundMe, Alysha Sleep said: "Last night, in the early hours, my house set fire and spread within minutes.
"Fire engines and the team worked so hard to eventually put the fire out, but we are all left with nothing not even shoes on our feet, although we are all ok we have been left traumatised and homeless, although the community are kindly making donations for clothes and other essential we kindly ask for donations for other expenses to help us get through!
"We can’t believe this has happened and are all in so much shock!
"But the main thing is myself and my children and and family are OK."
The fire service described the incident over the weekend, saying: "This was a complex incident with huge emergency response.
"A devastating outcome for the occupants of the properties who have lost all their belongings but most importantly all safe and accounted for."
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