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Life up in flames for Ballina van lifer

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An elderly man living around Ballina has had his world turned upside down after his camper van was destroyed by fire.

Mark Ross has posted an appeal to assist Glen Webster on Gofundme, saying he not only lost the roof over his head, ‘but also his only means of transport.’

‘He also is only left with the clothes he had on. The Ballina Community have been amazing providing emergency accommodation and clothing but he needs a van to live in and travel to work. I know times are tough so no matter how much you donate will still mean the world to him, if you cant donate please share this to others’.

To help, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/qjjhpa-life-up-in-flames?cdn-cache=0

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