Little Kiki died in the tragedy on Kingsley Road, Lynemouth, at around 9.30pm on Monday, despite the desperate efforts of fire crews to save her life
A “gorgeous” angel” who died when she was trapped in a horrific housefire in a home in Northumberland this week has been named for the first time.
Little Kiki died in the tragedy on Kingsley Road, Lynemouth, at around 9.30pm on Monday, despite the desperate efforts of fire crews to save her life. A woman in her 20s and a two-year-old girl also suffered injuries and were given medical treatment before being taken to hospital. In a heartbreaking post on social media, the little girl’s mother wrote: “I miss you baby girl, fly high and rest easy my gorgeous angel.”
A police cordon was put in place in the wake of the incident, as officers from Northumbria Police continue investigations. The Force said in a statement: “We have launched an investigation after a young child tragically died in a house fire in Northumberland.
“Just before 9.30pm yesterday, we received a report from Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service of a fire on Kingsley Road in Lynemouth. A four-year-old girl was found inside the address and despite the efforts of responders, she tragically died at the scene.
“A woman in her 20s and a two-year-old girl also received medical treatment at the scene before being taken to hospital for treatment. Both remain in hospital in stable conditions.
“This is an absolutely devastating incident in which a young girl has tragically lost her life. All of our thoughts and condolences are with her family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
“Enquiries remain at a very early stage, and with the support of our partners from Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service we are determined to establish exactly what happened. We are asking anyone with information – no matter how small or insignificant it may seem – to come forward and share what they know.”
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