The GoFundMe appeal said: "Through the early hours of 1st August, a devastating fire tore through Josh’s workshop at the Star Industrial Estate, destroying the livelihood he has worked so incredibly hard to build. Plumes of smoke fill the sky above Caerleon as the Star Trading Estate blaze forces an overnight evacuation of the site. The community response has been a rare bright spot after what has otherwise been a devastating event for businesses across the estate. Plumes of smoke fill the sky above Caerleon as the Star Trading Estate blaze forces an overnight evacuation of the site. Generosity from the public has offered hope that, with time and support, the businesses impacted can rebuild and recover.