THREE fund-raisers have been created to help support the victims of a massive house fire near Evesham. 

The fire badly damaged three homes on The Lankets, Badsey, starting in the evening of April 4. 

Fundraisers have now been set up for each of the victims, collectively raising more than £23,000. 

Talking on the fund-raiser, house fire victim, Dani Cook, said: "On behalf of Ash, myself and Matilda, thank you everyone for your generous donations. 

Cotswold Journal: What was left of one of the homes What was left of one of the homes (Image: David Wormall)

"We are overwhelmed with the love and support from family, friends and the community.

"We are taking each day step by step, but we will get there."

The fire started at around 8pm on April 4, with firefighters continuing to tackle the blaze into the early morning. 

No-one was injured as all three properties were empty at the time of the fire.

There were initial concerns about at cat, but it was found unharmed the following day. 

Cotswold Journal: The fire consuming the roof The fire consuming the roof (Image: David Wormall)

 Another fire victim Sarah Baldock posted on Badsey Noticeboard: "I would like to say a huge thank you to all of you in the Badsey community and local area for all of your support. 

"Every kind word, hug, offer of help, donation of clothing and every penny that has been sent to all our fundraising pages has meant the world and touched our hearts in the most profound way. 

"Hopefully in due course, we will be able to rebuild what was our dream home, and will be so again, so we can remain part of the most amazing community, that is Badsey. 

"I would also like to extend our deepest gratitude to all the emergency workers who attended the scene, as without these brave men and women, so much more could have been lost."

The fire was described as "severe" by emergency crews, needing six crews, four from Hereford and Worcester, one from Gloucestershire and one from Warwickshire. 

Cotswold Journal: The Lankets was closed following the fire due to safety concerns.The Lankets was closed following the fire due to safety concerns. (Image: Newsquest)

 Janet Higgitt, another victim from the house fire, said on Badsey Noticeboard: "We moved to Badsey because we wanted to live in a village community, and boy what a community.

"We are truly humbled by the love, hugs and incredible offers of support we have received.

"We want to say a big thank you to Graham, Laura and their staff at the Round of Gras, and also The Wheatsheaf, where we were given accommodation on the night of the fire and the night after, without a second thought."

Fundraising links for the victims: 

https://www.gofundme.com/f/please-help-a-young-family-after-house-fire-devastation

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/mae-baldock-1?utm_term=DJ7rEaBxP

https://www.gofundme.com/f/housefire-for-the-3rd-family-jan-andy-higgett?fbclid=IwAR3lRBiHRKr4ORjNyMHfseE0tPV0egxcKKBMAGPRUROPqlZBSczIFOoe8PU_aem_AcelU6FqeFUYqrh-CtRECwf7nU48s19oeR_ZAh3twcTlbfEppKwEI1chXNN7wxc0fW5iv1RIJqMOu31km0R0Q2tH