‘They literally have nothing’: Mum and children lose everything in Northampton house fire

A fundraising appeal has been launched to help a Northampton mum and her two children who lost everything in a house fire.

The home in St Andrews Road, in Semilong was badly damaged by the fire on May 31, destroying all the children’s clothes and toys.

Now the family is living with a relative and sleeping on a sofa, after the fire rendered the home unlivable.

The mum-of-two who does not wish to be named said: “We had been out and about all day.

“When we got back, the street was full of police and fire engines.

“I then got told it was my house of fire.”

The fire, which is being treated as arson, destroyed everything upstairs in the house, from beds and bedding to the whole family’s clothes.

More items downstairs were salvaged, but the family, including a three-year-old and a two-year-old, have lost most of their belongings.

The mum added: “The children have lost all their toys and clothes, as well as TVs and DVDs, and I’ve lost all my clothes and belongings.

“You don’t think about the little things, like underwear and toys and stuff like that.

“But they’ve also lost important keepsakes too, like first birthday cards.

“They literally have nothing. We have had donations, which are great, but they just aren’t theirs.

“They’re really unsettled and are just thinking ‘what is going on?’”

Since the fire, the family has been staying with a relative, while new accommodation is sought.

A friend has also set up a fundraising page to help the family get back on their feet and to buy the young children new clothes and toys.

“Literally the whole of the upstairs was damaged and everything just stinks,” the mum continued.

“We obviously couldn’t stay there so we’re on my mum’s sofa at the moment.

“And we won’t be going back there as it was temporary accommodation, so my housing officer is looking for somewhere else.

In relation to the incident, Denny Shury has been charged with arson and breaking a restraining order. He appeared at Northampton Magistrate’s court on June 3.The 29-year-old has been remanded in custody while he awaits another court hearing.

The fundraiser for the mum and her young children has already raised more than £1,300 of its £1,500 target. To contribute and help the family, donate here.

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