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A businesswoman who organised a collection for survivors of the London tower block fire has been inundated with offers of help and support.

Vickie Gibson from Flint, who owns Photographybymorgan, woke up like the rest of the nation to the horrors unfolding after a blaze ripped through the 24-storey Grenfell Tower in Kensington.

The fire has so far claimed the lives of several people, injured dozens and left hundreds effectively homeless.

Ms Gibson who works from Enterprise House this morning teamed up with building’s owner David and Liz Soutter to collect essentials like blankets, clothes and bedding for those left destitute by the tragedy.

Within hours they had collected enough supplies to fill a transit van.

Ms Gibson said: “It’s just horrible when you wake up and see something like this - it was just a spur of the moment thing.

“You look around and you have safe kids and nice things and these poor people haven’t even got clothes to wear.

Tower block fire in London

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“We have already managed to fill a transit van with goods for families and we have only been collecting for a few hours.

“It’s literally only just been done but I can imagine a lot of people want to help.

(Image: Jez Hemming)

“We have already been offered baby bottles, sterilisers, baby and adult clothes and bedding.

“I spoke to David and Liz Soutter, who own the offices here, and they agreed to take in all the collections.”

They plan to collect as many items as they can items and have already been offered a free van to transport the goods to those affected in London.

Ms Gibson added: “The amount of people who have told me they are going to help is incredible.

“Seeing all those families who had lost everything makes you want to help - you would want help if it happened to you.”

Anyone who would like to donate to the Ms Gibson’s appeal can drop a donation off at Enterprise House, Aber Road, Flint, CH6 5EX.

The office will be open this weekend to accept supplies.

They can also call her on 07946 370192 or 01352 731009.

Get West London's is also fundraising for the victims. To make a donation please visit here