Seven-year-old girl dies from injuries following fatal house fire in Exeter
The blaze claimed the lives of three other members of the family too
A seven-year-old girl, who was left critically ill after a house fire in Exeter, has sadly died from her injuries.
The blaze broke out on Clayton Road, in the St Davids area, on Sunday 21st February.
The family members who tragically lost their lives in the fire on Clayton Road, Sunday 21 February, were Kaylie Rudge, 28, and Daniel Rudge, 29, and their four-year-old daughter, Lillie-Rose Rudge.
A nine-year-old boy and a four-year-old boy – Lillie-Rose’s twin brother – have been receiving treatment at Bristol Children’s Hospital.
Police are not treating the fire as suspicious.
While understanding that people may wish to pay their respects to the family, police would like to discourage visits to the scene of the fire in order that people are not putting themselves or others at risk by breaching COVID-19 social distancing regulations.
“The circumstances of this tragic incident have touched the hearts of all of those who were involved in the emergency response, those who know the family and the wider community.
“Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time, and they are being supported by specialist officers. We ask that the privacy of those who are grieving is respected.”
Superintendent Antony Hart
“This is incredibly sad news for all of us, and we offer our deepest condolences to the family.
“This was a tragic incident and our crews fought so bravely to save lives. Our thoughts are with the two boys still in hospital.”
Chief Fire Officer at Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, Lee Howell