Southport firefighters to hold charity car wash for victims of Grenfell Tower disaster

Southport firefighters to hold charity car wash for victims of Grenfell Tower disaster.

Firefighters from Southport Community Fire Station will be holding a car wash at the station on Saturday, July 1 to raise money for the British Red Cross London Fire Relief Fund, which is helping people affected by the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower, and The Fire Fighters Charity.

All are welcome at the event, which will run from 10am to 4pm.

Watch Manager Dave Shanahan said: “As firefighters, we were heartbroken by the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower and the consequences for the residents who lost loved ones.

“Our thoughts also went out to our colleagues at London Fire Brigade who did their very best in unimaginable conditions.

“As a station we decided right away to hold a car wash to raise money, to help all those involved in this tragic event.”

A portion of money raised will also be donated to The Fire Fighters Charity, which supports fire service staff in times of need.

Southport Blue Watch are holding a Charity Car wash at Southport Fire Station on Saturday 1^st July from 10:00-16:00 hours.  Car wash is in aid of Grenfell Tower Red Cross appeal fund and the firefighters charity.  Contact is Chris Allen 0151 296 6650.

“We as Firefighters were heartbroken at the devastating fire and the consequences for the residents who lost loved ones,  and also the firefighters who did their best in unimaginable conditions.  We decided straightaway to hold a car wash to raise money to help all those involved in this tragic event”