A 13-year-old boy, Coby Keogh, dies after injuries from a house fire in Blackpool. Police say the fire broke out on Redcar Road at about 9.30am on Tuesday. Another person, a 19-year-old man, is also hurt and is taken to hospital, where he remains seriously ill. Multiple outlets report that Keogh dies later from his injuries.
Authorities describe the incident as an e-bike-related blaze. Blackpool Police state they believe the fire is started by an e-bike, and that there is no evidence at this stage of third-party involvement. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing between the police and the fire and rescue service. Police also say a file will be prepared for HM Coroner.
The reports add that Keogh’s family is being supported by specially trained officers. Details beyond the initial fire and the two casualties are not provided in the sources.
