A COMMUNITY appeal has been launched after a residential fire on Newport Close in Callington destroyed a family home.

Fire crews from Callington and Saltash were called to the fire at around 2pm on July 4 with reinforcements attending later.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used hose reel jets to fight the blaze and prevent it spreading to nearby properties.

Their prompt actions prevented the fire spreading from the property, however it was severely damaged. Fortunately, nobody was harmed – with everybody making it out safely.

Members of the community are now rallying together to help the family whose house has been burnt out.

Later that night, Sam Wood who saw the whole event unfold, and her friend Emma Smart, decided to post a plea on social media for help on behalf of the family.

“We’ve had so many responses, it would be hard to put a number on it,” she said.

“Trina Tucker has also shared a post on the Saltash page, and our local police have also started a collection for us as Emma and I didn’t realise how much community support we would get.

“It’s been amazing, and the affected family are so grateful for every single donation they have had so far.”