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Girl, 13, dies in house fire in Merseyside

Police said the teenager died following a blaze on Wednesday night. A man, woman and five children managed to escape the property unharmed, officers said.

Kingsway, Preston in the borough of Knowsley. Google street view. Houses near right is rough location of fatal house fire which killed 13 y/o girl
Image: Fire crews were called to Kingsway, Prescot, late on Wednesday night
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A 13-year-old girl has died after a house fire in Merseyside.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) said it was called to the scene in Prescot, in the borough of Knowsley, at 11.42pm on Wednesday.

Crews arrived to find a blaze in the rear bedroom of a mid-terraced house.

In a statement, police said: "A man, woman and five children were able to escape from the property unharmed.

"Sadly, a 13-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene. Her family are aware and are being supported by specially trained officers."

Police said four firefighters entered the property with breathing apparatus to tackle the fire, which was on the first floor, and search for people.

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The blaze was extinguished at 12.29am on Thursday.

A joint investigation involving MFRS's Incident Investigation Team and Merseyside Police has been launched.

Detective Inspector Steven O'Neill said: "Our thoughts are with the family of the young girl at this very sad time...

"A joint investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing and the girl's family is being supported by specially trained officers."