Appeal: Help Wexford family whose house was destroyed by fire.

House Fire
Fire fighters tackle the blaze on Peter Street. Photograph by Conor Barry.

People are being asked to help out a Wexford family whose home was gutted by a fire earlier today. The blaze, which started at around 3.30PM in Peter Street in Wexford Town, quickly spread throughout the house.

Action4you, which is a local non-profit organisation in the South-East, is appealing for people to help the family by donating vital supplies.

“We need urgent help. A house fire in Wexford Town has left four young men and a young woman homeless. Everything they own has gone up in flames.”

People are being asked to donate clothing and toiletries:

  • Womens Clothing: Size 10-12.
  • Womens Shoes/Runners: Size 6.
  • Mens Trousers: Size 30-34.
  • Mens Tops: Medium to Large.
  • Mens Runners: Size 10.

Donations can be dropped off at the following locations:

  • Ursula: 102 Liam Mellows Park, Wexford Town.
  • Elaine: Oakwood, Gorey.
  • Chantelle: 9 Viking Wharf, Railway Square, Enniscorthy.

For more information, contact Action4You.

Photograph by Conor Barry.