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Islanders are attempting to raise £500 to help a local family who lost their home and belongings in a large house fire on Wednesday night.
The fire, which gutted the family's home near Beauport, is currently "under investigation".
Fortunately, no one was hurt after the occupants were alerted by a smoke detector.
At the peak of the blaze, 19 firefighters were tackling the fire at the property, which is just off Route de Camps, which leads from Beauport to the Corbière road.
It is understood that the occupants are now living with friends while the damage is assessed.
In the aftermath of the fire, islander Megan Unwin started a JustGiving to raise £500 for the family yesterday. It has already, at the time of writing, secured £415.
Donors have also been sharing messages of support - among them, Tony Bellows, who wrote: "Hope they managed to find a temporary place to rent. So sorry to see that they lost everything."
Pictured: Footage of the fire at it engulfs the roof of a property at La Moye.
"So sorry, hope you can rebuild and recover from such devastating times," Skye Oeillet said. Another supporter wrote: "My heart goes out to you. I hope you will re-build a home. Thinking of you."
The blaze first broke out around 18:00. Initially, two fire engines were sent. Once they had arrived, they were supported by an on-call fire engine from the Western Station on Route des Quennevais and a water tanker from St. Helier.
Due to the severity of the fire damage to the property the crews were unable to isolate the electricity supply so the JEC was called to disconnect the electricity by cutting the main supply in the road.
Pictured: The whole house was engulfed in flames. (JFRS)
"The cause of the fire is currently under investigation," Jersey Fire and Rescue said.
Afterwards, the Jersey Fire and Rescue Service highlighted the importance of having a working smoke detector, which alerted the occupants to the rapidly developing fire allowing them to evacuate safely with their pets.
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