BBC Information, Liverpool
Lyndsey Prosser/BBCA 13-year-old lady has been killed in a home fireplace which broke out late on Wednesday, police have stated.
Merseyside Police and Merseyside Fireplace and Rescue Service stated the fireplace at a property in Kingsway, Prescot, was lastly put out at 00:30 BST.
A person, girl and 5 youngsters had been in a position to escape from the property unhurt.
Police and firefighters are finishing up a joint investigation into the reason for the blaze.
Firefighters acquired a 999 name at about 23:40 on Wednesday and located the rear bed room of a mid-terraced home was alight.
4 firefighters carrying respiratory equipment put the fireplace out after which looked for individuals inside.
They discovered the teenage lady who was pronounced lifeless on the scene.
Det Insp Steven O’Neill stated: “Our ideas are with the household of the younger lady at this very unhappy time. A joint investigation into the reason for the fireplace is ongoing and the lady’s household is being supported by specifically skilled officers.”
Neighbouring properties had been checked for fireplace and smoke unfold.
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