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AUDIO: Chichester family who lost everything due to fire

Monday, 2 June 2025 06:00

Today, we’re hearing from Caytlin, who’s rallying support for a Chichester family devastated by two heartbreaking tragedies.

Just over a week ago, a fire tore through the Cummings family home on Taverner Place, destroying everything they owned.

Previously to the fire, they also recently lost their mum to cancer.

Determined to help the family buy essentials, a close friend of the family, Caytlin Baker, has launched a GoFundMe page to raise £10,000.

Listen to the full interview as Caytlin Baker talks to V2 Radio's News Editor Philip Keeler.

If you want to help, you can donate here https://gofund.me/0932cb61

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