A FAMILY has been left living in a Travelodge after a fire destroyed much of their home.
Ben Jennings said the upstairs of the family's house in Wigmore, near Leominster, was left "destroyed" after a blaze tore through the property on Saturday (November 7).
Emergency services, including police officers and fire crews, were called to the scene in Ford Street. The road through the village was closed while firefighters tackled the fire.
Crews from Leintwardine, Kingsland and Leominster attended.
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The family are now staying in a Travelodge while they await further information about the damage. Mr Jennings said he does not expect they will be able to return home any time soon.
He said his young son, who has disabilities, accidentally started the fire with a lighter.
Mr Jennings said everything from the family's beds, clothes, shoes, and underwear had been destroyed in the blaze.
He added that he doesn't like "to ask or be a burden" but the family is in need of the items being replaced, and they do not have the funds, so they are asking for help.
Anyone wishing to donate can do so via the family's GoFundMe page at gofundme.com/f/replace-clothing-dt5qt
The fundraiser has so far raised more than £1,300 towards its £1,600 target.
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