Two trucks and a van filled with donations of essential items have just arrived at the Bega Showground evacuation centre thanks to the generosity of Canberrans.
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On Thursday as evacuees were getting ready for an evening meal and another uncertain night, welcome relief arrived.
One of the drivers, Scott Reid, said he had his six-pallet truck, a mate's eight-tonne tipper and a people mover van "full to the hilt" with food, water and drinks, toilet paper, baby wipes, sanitary items and plenty more.
"You name it we've got it - the evacuation centre is chockers now!" he told Australian Community Media.
The generosity stemmed from Andrew Dale, owner of the iconic G Spot burger van in Gungahlin.
"As soon as Andrew heard about the fires in the Bega Valley he put the call out on Facebook.
"There was a pick up spot in Mitchell and the Canberra community came out in their hundreds."
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Ben Smyth
I have worked as a journalist since 2005 and am now Editor of Australian Community Media mastheads in Bega, Merimbula and Eden
I have worked as a journalist since 2005 and am now Editor of Australian Community Media mastheads in Bega, Merimbula and Eden
