@EppingUplandsch celebrated Robyn& #39;s 7th Birthday yesterday. Strange in lockdown.

But as we were about to have party tea, we were evacuated because next door 1 terrace was alight.

Very frightening experience especially for Robyn and her sisters.
They were all very brave...

...We& #39;re very thankful to all the emergency services for their fast & brave response. Thanks to them we are still a family.

They risk their lives on a daily basis but have this nasty virus to contend with now.

True Heroes everyone.....

....Would also like to thank our neighbour& #39;s over the road for welcoming us into their gardens, providing warm blankets, drinks, PPE and distraction for the kids, especially during this time of social distancing.

We& #39;re so thankful for such a lovely community.

.....I& #39;m so proud of our girls. They acted impeccably & observed social distancing. Becca protected Robyn, whilst we dealt with officials & elderly neighbour& #39;s. Harri watched the dog & provided tea/coffee/cake to responders until after 4am once we got home.

We don& #39;t know what caused the fire, but can I implore anyone who reads this thread,

TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARM.
NOW!

This happened in daylight. We fear if it had been at night this would have been far more destructive & devastating.

Stay safe.
From our family to yours