September 17th 2024.
A heartbreaking incident has left a couple from the serene Gold Coast hinterland in a state of despair. Greg and Tania Buckley were rudely awakened by a fierce electrical fire that had engulfed their home on Tamborine Mountain in the early hours of Saturday morning. The flames were spreading rapidly, and the couple could only watch in horror as firefighters battled to put out the raging inferno.
In an interview with 9News, Mr. Buckley recalled the moment he saw the fire and told his wife not to look as they were losing their home. The fire, believed to have originated from an electrical switchboard, had reached their bedroom, leaving them with no choice but to flee for their safety.
Despite the danger, Mr. Buckley valiantly attempted to save their prized possession, a classic car, by moving it away from the flames. Mrs. Buckley explained that if they had not done so, the car could have exploded, causing more damage to their already burning house.
Sadly, their efforts were in vain as the damage was extensive. The roof had caved in, and every room was filled with thick soot from the smoke. In an ironic twist of fate, not even the earthquakes in New Zealand or the tornado that struck during Christmas could prepare Mr. Buckley for the devastation caused by the fire.
As the community rallied around the Buckleys to offer their support, the couple has turned to crowdfunding to raise funds for immediate expenses. These include securing temporary accommodation in a caravan as they try to pick up the pieces and rebuild their lives. Mr. Buckley admitted that it was a challenging situation, as he had never had to ask for financial assistance before.
This article was produced in collaboration with 9ExPress, and we hope to bring attention to the Buckleys' plight and help them in any way we can. Let us come together and show our support for this brave couple during this difficult time.
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