11-year old boy dies in house fire in Lancashire
Last updated 20th Mar 2017
An 11 year boy has died in a house fire in Lancashire.
Fire Crews were called to the blaze on Coniston Road in Lancaster in the early hours of the morning on Sunday (19th March)
Police attended with the fire service and found an 18-year-old man and a 12-year-old boy had managed to escape, but a third child was still inside the house.
Sadly the body of an 11-year-old boy – who can now be named as Cem Bora, was found a short time later inside the address.
The 18-year-old man was taken to Royal Lancaster Infirmary, where he is receiving treatment. His injuries are not thought to be serious.
The 12-year-old boy is currently at Alder Hey Hospital, where he is described as being ‘extremely poorly’ although his condition is thought to be stable.
Lancashire Police say their enquiries are ongoing and at this stage the fire is being treated as unexplained.
Detective Superintendent Steve Pemberton, who is leading the investigation, said: “This incident has taken a young boy from his family and our thoughts, first and foremost, are with them. I can only send them our deepest condolences at this devastating time.
“We are currently treating the fire as unexplained and our joint investigation with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is very much ongoing.
“We would now like to thank the local community for their patience while we remain at the address, where we are expected to have a scene on for several more days.”