Teen girl dies at home after bed 'set on fire with lighter'It was the second time in just a few months firefighters were called to a blaze at the property. She said an investigation had ruled out all potential sources "with the exception of a naked flame" such as a lighter. She added that an investigation had concluded the fire was "most likely" caused by one of the children "with a lighter". ‌She said: "The cause of the first, initial fire was put down to a child playing with a lighter." "The investigation found it more likely than not the fire was caused with a lighter by one of the children.

Source: Daily Mirror January 17, 2026 01:12 UTC