A fundraiser has been set up to help those affected by the Wennington fire.
(Picture: Getty Images)Fundraisers have been set up to help those who have lost their homes in wildfires, as the UK recorded the highest ever temperature on Tuesday.
The record-breaking heatwave saw temperatures hit 40C, resulting in wildfires igniting in parts of the UK.
A major fire broke out in Wennington, which is a village in Essex. Fifteen fire crews and 100 firefighters battled the blaze, which completely destroyed a number of homes.
Elsewhere, a serious fire occurred in Barnsley, with a row of houses in the Moorland Avenue area consumed by flames. Fire crews were also battling other fires in the area.
Now, people across the UK have raised thousands of pounds to help the people affected by the wildfires.
Wennington fire fundraiser
Natalie De Lucia, a former resident of Wennington, set up a fundraiser to help residents affected by the fire that occurred during the heatwave.
De Lucia said: “It’s heartbreaking to see our previous neighbours losing everything they have. Their homes, clothes, and memories.
“We are trying to raise as much as we can to help the residents of Wennington as much as we can.”
With an initial goal of £1,000, the Wennington fundraiser has raised more than £6,000 at the time of writing.
Barnsley fire fundraiser
Local business the Twisted Teapot set up a fundraiser for the families who lost their houses in Barnsley this week.
The Barnsley fundraiser had an initial goal of £1,000, but has raised more than £17,000 as of Wednesday morning.
The Twisted Teapot team said: “They’ve managed to contain the fire but the houses are completely destroyed. People have been left with nothing.
“Let’s show them the Barnsley community spirit and raise them a bit of much needed cash, whether it be short term accommodation or to help them rebuild. Thanks for your support.”
Aside from the fires that occurred during the heatwave, another fundraiser was set up over the weekend for the people affected by the fire at Brixton Market.
The fundraiser for Brixton Market Traders was set up by Save Nour, who is aiming to raise £20,000 to replace the stock lost in the fire. It has currently raised more than £12,000.
