CIt was around 10 a.m., Wednesday November 13, that the firefighters arrived on rue du Maréchal-Foch, in Cassel. A fire had broken out in an apartment, in the kitchen. Inside, an elderly couple managed to get out of the home in time and fortunately, no injuries were reported.
However, if the family was spared, this is not the case with the housing. Despite the rapid intervention of firefighters which limited the spread of the fire to other rooms, the kitchen was heavily damaged.
A sought-after accommodation
As a result, the couple, who were also staying with one of their sons, had to be relocated. Faced with a lack of immediate solutions and emergency housing in the town, the family had to be separated. The husband has been hospitalized since before the fire. As for his wife, she went to live with her daughter while their son went to live with his father.
The fact remains that by definition, this last minute solution cannot last. Especially now that the duration of the work is known. “ We are still leaving for 4 to 6 months of workspecifies Marie-Andrée Vanhove, assistant for social action, families and solidarity. This is why we want to find accommodation for this couple who are still elderly.. »
Ideally, the accommodation should have two bedrooms to accommodate their son. “ They do not absolutely want to stay in Cassel and are ready to go to the surrounding communities. »
Social landlords, owners, if you have a solution to offer to help them, you can contact Marie-Andrée Vanhove on 0652440230 or by email at [email protected].
