A GoFundMe appeal set up to help a farm after a fire killed 16 of its livestock and took expensive fire equipment has nearly hit £4,500.
The Guisborough farm owner was said to have been left "devastated" after a fire at the Margrove Park site on November 1.
The blaze resulted in the loss of a substantial number of livestock, about 600 bales of hay, two barn sheds and equipment including a tractor and digger.
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In just two days, the community managed to raise nine times the initial target to help the owner, who is described as a "lovely man who helps the community within farming and equine owners".
The fundraising drive's initial target was £500 which was raised within one day and has since gone on to raise nine times more than the initial aim.
The GoFundMe page says: "Early Friday morning a fire started destroying his (Mr Alderson's) premises, killing 16 livestock, 600 hay bales as well as his tractor and other things.
"This has effected his business and livelihood and I'm hoping to help raise funds as a good gesture."
A spokesperson for Cleveland Fire Brigade previously said: "The owner has been left devastated by the loss, and we extend our thoughts and sympathies to them during this difficult time."
Firefighters from Coulby Newham, Guisborough, Redcar, Saltburn and Skelton including all On-Call crews all attended the scene and worked to bring the fire under control and protect the surrounding areas.
Cleveland Fire Brigade have also confirmed an investigation has now been launched to determine the cause of the incident.
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