Family of Five Loses Home to Bushfire

A family of five lost their home and all belongings after a bushfire destroyed their wooden house during a three-day blaze in Trio Village, Toledo, on Thursday. “This has hit the family members very hard… as they lost their house and everything that they had inside,” a local resident said on social media.

Footage shows neighbours using buckets and water pumps to prevent the fire from spreading further.

Residents are urging that villagers be mindful when burning close to homes. “Let’s try to keep our surroundings as clean as possible, especially during this dry season, as bushfires can spread easily,” the resident added. “For the past 3 days, bushfires have been affecting us.”

Anyone able to assist the affected family can contact Marivela Muku at 660-8038.