June 17th 2024.
It was a terrifying day for Juliette Campbell, a disabled mother living in southeast London. A huge fire broke out in her family's home, destroying not only parts of the house, but also her wheelchair. Alone at home when the fire started, Ms. Campbell had to rely on her instincts to get to safety.
As a mother of two with a functional neurological disorder, Ms. Campbell is dependent on her wheelchair and her daughter as her main caregiver. But on that fateful day, she had to leave her wheelchair behind and crawl to safety. It was a difficult and scary experience, but thankfully some passersby heard her cries for help and came to her aid.
At first, Ms. Campbell thought the fire alarms were triggered by some burning incense sticks. But when she saw the flames spreading throughout her home, she knew she had to act fast. The London Fire Brigade was called in, and it took four engines and 25 firefighters two hours to finally get the blaze under control.
Despite the challenging conditions, the firefighters managed to save Ms. Campbell's cat, Sage, using oxygen equipment. The fire had destroyed the ground floor of the house and caused severe damage to the first floor. The family was forced to stay in a Travelodge while their home was being repaired, and they had to replace most of their belongings.
But through it all, Ms. Campbell remained grateful for the kindness of strangers. A friend of her daughter even set up a GoFundMe page to help the family during this difficult time. Ms. Campbell also praised her daughter for continuing to care for her at the hotel, despite the chaos and uncertainty.
It has been a trying experience for Ms. Campbell and her family, but she remains optimistic about the future. They are hoping to move into a rental property soon and rebuild their lives. In the meantime, the support and generosity of the community has kept Ms. Campbell going.
She said, "The kindness of strangers has been amazing. People have been incredibly generous, and that's what's kept me going." And as for Sage, the beloved family cat, Ms. Campbell added, "I've managed to hold it together so far, and I'm so grateful to the firefighters for saving her with their oxygen equipment."
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