Lithium-ion battery caused fire that killed mum and three children
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In Brief:
- A house fire that claimed the lives of a mother and her three children was caused by a lithium-ion battery.
- Elisha Brabin, 36, and her children, Leo, 16, Ellis, eight, and Prudence, seven, died in the early hours of 22 September.
- The fire spread rapidly inside a house in Bootle, Merseyside.
- An investigation by Merseyside Police and Fire Service confirmed the battery as the source.
Details:
- Six fire engines were deployed to the scene at 03:45 BST.
- Four victims were found dead in an upstairs bedroom, showing no signs of life.
- A man was taken to hospital with burns.
- The fire service has urged people to use only approved batteries and chargers to avoid risks.
Tribute:
- Ms Brabin's family described her as a "devoted and loving mother" and said their loss would be felt forever.
- They also expressed their love for the three children, describing them as "precious."