Newark couple describe dramatic moment they had to jump out of window to flee blaze
A couple have described the dramatic moment when they had to 'jump out of the window' after a fire broke out in their home. Ausra Agintiene and Rolandas Agintas, a married couple originally from Lithuania, were left with nothing after the devastating incident that happened at around 4pm on April 18.
"But the internet disappeared, the TV was no longer working. I took my husband's phone and started watching Tik Tok. The heartbroken couple said they have lost everything in the fire. Mrs Agintiene added: "Everything burned around us. We jumped out of the window dressed in the clothes that we were wearing at the time - just in a shirt and sweatpants. We were not wearing shoes.
The couple worked at Bakkavor since 2015. However, they have not returned to work since the incident. "We stayed there for a week, and then went to Newark where we had an interview with the council Immigration department. Since we do not speak English well, a woman from work, Jurgita Norkuviene, offered to help us."
Dozens of residents contributed to a relief fund as the Lithuanian Family had lost all their possessions. Asda Newark donated clothes and toiletries, Acorn Taxis donated a £50 Peacocks’ Voucher, a neighbour donated a washing machine, a charity provided beds, the Salvation Army provided a freezer and clothes and neighbours donated various items.
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