Alkhair provide welcome support to firefighters

Volunteers from the Oldham Alkhair Foundation at a Saddleworth Moor site

Volunteers at the Oldham Alkhair Foundation office continue to offer relief and support to the Greater Manchester firefighters and Salvation Army who have been working tirelessly to try and quell the fires on Saddleworth Moor.

Alkhair is a global charity whose volunteers act upon any major disaster and incident internationally.

More details can be found on www.alkhair.org.

Oldham Alkhair manager Hamida Begum said: "We were greatly concerned by the fires, the impact it had on our Saddleworth neighbours, and businesses.

"In situations like these we are able to assist with hot meals, food, drinks, shelter and volunteers.

"Our thoughts are with the fire crews and the Army, who are doing a terrific job in these awful conditions.

"Our message to them is, you are our  real heroes. You put your lives at risk to protect us."

Alkhair volunteers have donated many cases of energy drinks, water, suncream, insect repellent, crisps and breakfast bars.

They are on standby for any assistance required.