Fundraiser for Redditch family whose dogs died in fire

The devastating blaze broke out at a home in Church Hill, Redditch, on Saturday afternoon (October 7).

A family of five were living at the Deans Close home but were all out in the town at the time of the fire.

They were "distraught" to find their home had been gutted and that their husky and two bull dogs had died in the blaze.

The front of the home following the blaze (Image: Jodie Chambers)

Family friend Jodie Chambers has set up a fundraising page to help essentials and furniture for the family, who are currently living with a relative. 

It's already raised hundreds of pounds for the family. People can donate via GoFundMe.

Ms Chambers, aged 37, said: "They are heartbroken to have lost everything but so relieved that they still have their lives.

"Any donations of clothes, school uniform, house essentials would be very grateful.

"They are still waiting for temporary accommodation, anything will help them so much".

People can arrange to donate items by contacting joadchambers2013@hotmail.co.uk, or by sending her a message on GoFundMe. 

The back of the home (Image: Jodie Chambers)

A fire brigade spokesperson said: "Two Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews – one each from Redditch and Bromsgrove Fire Stations – plus a Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service crew from Alcester were called at 16:31 on 7 October to a house fire in Deans Close, Redditch.

"The fire in a two-storey building was fully developed and fought using two hosereel jets by eight firefighters wearing breathing apparatus.

"A thorough search of the property was carried out and all persons were accounted for, although the bodies of three dogs were recovered".

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "The fire is not being treated as suspicious and police are not investigating".