MEMBERS from the local community have joined together to help save a sunbed shop after it was destroyed in a blaze.
At around 9.43pm on Wednesday, May 31 Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service were called to a fire that had broken out at Heat With Body Care in Wallasey Village.
Owner of the salon, Jimmy Heat, shared his devastation after his business went up in flames. He said: “I’m devastated to say the shop has been destroyed by a fire so will have to be closed while I’ll get it sorted.”
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The shop owner has been met with hundreds of comments from people sharing their sadness and well-wishes over the tragic incident.
A fundraiser has since been set up by Jimmy’s colleague Bernadette Jones who shared her heartbreak over the damage.
She said: “Jimmy has had his Salon for over 17 years and puts his heart and soul into his business working six days a week 10 hours per day.
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“He is always there to help anyone out and put a smile on your face with his fab sense of humour.
“Sadly, the interior of his salon suffered an explosion due to the combustion of towels, heat, and essential oils on Wednesday night after he closed the salon and shutters.
The fire was only detected much later by passers-by who spotted smoke billowing out of the shutters.
“The apartments above were evacuated and the fire service we’re soon at the scene. Fortunately, nobody was hurt but sadly we are devastated to say that the interior is destroyed.
“I was abroad at the time receiving many calls from clients. I spoke briefly to Jimmy as he just reached the salon, and he was in shock at the devastation. The salon clients are like his family and it’s his livelihood. Sadly, his insurers will not cover his losses. I have set this fund up to help Jimmy recover and save his business.”
So far, the fundraising page has raised £240 out of its £20,000 target. To donate click here.
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