Tragedy as girl, 11, and man, 45, killed in Chinese takeaway blazeFive others were taken to hospitalView 2 Images Dan Moss of Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue at the scene (Image: Laycie Beck)An 11-year-old girl and 45-year-old man have died following a fire at a Chinese takeaway. ‌Emergency services had been scrambled to Golden Phoenix Chinese Takeaway in Lincolnshire at around 6.10am on Wednesday. Now Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue say the fire was started by an air fryer. ‌Area manager for prevention and protection Dan Moss has issued some important safety advice when using air fryers. View 2 Images Golden Phoenix Chinese Takeaway on Manby Middlegate, Grimoldby.

Source: Daily Mirror February 20, 2026 17:19 UTC