A funding page has been set up for a Ross-on-Wye man who was airlifted to hospital following a fire at his property in Crockers Ash, near Ross-on-Wye.Alex Pickett suffered first and second degree burns when his bungalow caught fire on Wednesday, April 3rd.

His close friend and cousin, Glyn Scotford, has set up a go fund me page to support Alex during his recovery.

Glyn said: "Everything he owned was in the house and he is currently sat in a burns ward after escaping with his life intact, with minor injuries sustained during the event. One of the only possessions he got out with was his mobile phone and bank cards/I.D.

"Due to where his burns are located, both hands and feet, he will be unable to work for a while whilst he recovers fully.

"Anything that anyone can spare would be greatly appreciated and would help him infinitely as the journey to rebuild his life gets underway."

Alex will soon be undergoing surgery to help heal his burns.To make a donation, visit the go fund me page at: https://www.gofundme.com/help-for-friend-whose-house-burnt-downSee this week’s paper for more stories like this, available in shops and as a Digital Edition now.