
A better world
25 June, 2020
Two weeks ago, I was sitting here at my desk writing when I noticed billowing smoke outside my window. Seconds later, flames burst from the abandoned house two doors down. A neighbour was already outside, calling emergency services, and within minutes three fire engines had arrived. No-one was hurt, but the already dilapidated house was a goner. The view from my window had changed in a single afternoon. Although the house had been left to