Help for Families: Dagenham Fire 2024

On Monday 26 August a fire spread through a block in the Freshwater Road area in Dagenham.

More than 80 people had to be evacuated from their homes and some families have lost everything, including a bride getting married in a matter of weeks, who has lost her wedding dress.

The council has been supporting residents at an emergency rest centre and ensuring that everyone affected has access to essential services, including emergency accommodation for those unable to return home with nowhere to stay.

This page has been set up for donations to help the families impacted by the fire. As you can imagine, it's an extremely difficult time for the people who have lost everything, and while their personal possessions can never be replaced, this will hopefully help them get back on their feet in the coming weeks.

We’re asking people not to come to the rest centre with items for donation at the moment because our staff are trying to support people who are understandably distressed. The best way you can help right now is by donating on this page.

This is the official crowdfunding page, endorsed by Barking and Dagenham Council, to raise funds for those who have been affected.

For more information, please head to the council’s webpage for the latest updates.