BY SAMIE WAIKORI

The Red Cross Malaita Branch in Auki has supported a family at Fiolo village in West Kwaio, Malaita province, after they lost their house to a fire incident early last month.

In a statement from Malaita Issues, the fire is allegedly to have started from a mobile phone battery that was being charged directly from a solar panel.

When the incident happened, according to Red Cross Malaita, the owner of the house Mr Pio Mato’omae was away working in his coconut plantation.

Mr Mato’omae lost all his belongings in the incident, as the fire completely destroyed his house.

The Ward Supporting Officer for provincial ward 26, Mr Elvis Godwin brought information on his tragic incident to Red Cross Malaita office in Auki and requested emergency assistance on behalf of Mato’omae and his family.

In response, the Red Cross Malaita provided essential Non-Food Items (NFIs) to support the family’s immediate needs.

The items included a tarpaulin, shelter kit, blankets, bucket, collapsible water container, hygiene kit, kitchen set, and mosquito net.

Branch Coordinator of Red Cross Malaita Branch, Ms Elizabeth Oge handed over the relief items to Mr Godwin on behalf of Mr Mato’omae.

Godwin expressed his appreciation to Malaita Red Cross for their swift response and support, describing it as a timely intervention during a period of great hardship for the affected family.

The Red Cross Malaita Branch continues to uphold its commitment to serving communities in times of crisis.

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