Lydia Koto
ZAKA- A family from ward 24, Zaka West, was recently left impoverished after their entire household property was reduced to ashes after fire razed down their house.
The family is now appealing for help from well-wishers in form of cash, clothing, food and any other household requirements.
The unfortunate incident occurred on Sunday October 2 during the night when they woke up to find the hut they were sleeping in had caught fire and its source is yet to be established.
Ward 24 councillor Stellah Shambira confirmed the incident to TellZim and said Sarah Mapfekedze and her two children were left without anything to eat and appealed for help on their behalf.
“Mapfekedze’s house was gutted by fire at night and everything inside the house was destroyed. The incident happened when Mapfekedze and her children were sleeping inside. When they woke up the roof was about to fall in and they managed to escape unhurt,” said Shambira.
She went on to say she was making efforts to help Mapfekedze and her family and has since contacted the District Development Coordinator (DDC)’s office, Social Welfare and they hope to get help.
“I called the DDC’s office, the MP and the Social welfare department but we haven’t got anything so far but it is our hope that they will help us. I recently mobilized the community and managed to raise US$ 30 and some pledged to help with maize but that is not enough for the family,” said Shambira.
She also added that the family of five has no proper shelter as they are left with a small and unfinished flat which is not yet properly roofed saying they will be in a serious situation if it rains.
“The family was left with a small and an unfinished flat without floor and its roof has holes and if it rains now they will be in a serious situation.” She added.
Those willing to help can get in touch with the councilor on 0784997289 since the family lost their cellphones in the inferno.
