A 13-year-old boy has died in hospital after a house fire in Blackpool, Lancashire, that investigators believe was started by an e-bike. The blaze happened on Redcar Road at about 9.30am on Tuesday. Two people were injured in the fire: the boy and a 19-year-old man who was pulled from the property. The BBC and other outlets report that the 19-year-old was taken to hospital and remained seriously injured for several days. Police later said the boy died from injuries sustained in the fire, with reports that he died on Sunday. The boy is identified in multiple accounts as Coby Keogh of Blackpool. Lancashire Police say an investigation into the cause is ongoing between police and the fire and rescue service, and there is no indication of third-party involvement. Authorities also prepared for further steps, including a file being prepared for HM Coroner. Reports consistently describe the fire as being believed to be linked to an e-bike, including suggestions that an e-bike charger may have been involved.
13-year-old boy dies after house fire in Blackpool believed started by e-bike
A 13-year-old boy has died in hospital after a house fire in Blackpool, Lancashire, that investigators believe was started by an e-bike. The blaze happened on Redcar Road at about 9.30am on Tuesday. T...
- A house fire on Redcar Road in Blackpool occurs around 9.30am on Tuesday.
- A 13-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man are injured in the blaze.
- Lancashire Police say they believe the fire is started by an e-bike.
- The 13-year-old boy dies from injuries in hospital, with reports naming him Coby Keogh.
- Police and the fire and rescue service continue investigating; no third-party involvement is indicated.
Coby Keogh died in hospital on Sunday form injuries sustained from a house fire in Blackpool, Lancashire.
1 month agoPolice believe the fire may have been started by an e-bike.
1 month agoCoby Keogh perished in the blaze on Redcar Road (Picture: Blackpool Police) Tributes have been paid to a teenage boy who was killed in a housefire sparked by an e-bike. Coby Keogh, 13, died from his injuries in hospital five days after the fire broke out at 9.30am on Tuesday. A 19-year-old man also rescued from the property in Redcar Road, Blackpool remains in a serious condition. Blackpool Police said: ‘We told you last week about a house fire in Blackpool and we have a sad update to bring you. ‘Our thoughts are with Coby’s loved ones at this time, and they are being supported by specially trained officers. A file will be prepared for HM Coroner. Sign up for all of the latest stories Start your day informed with Metro's News Updates newsletter or get Breaking News alerts the moment it happens. ‘An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing between police and the fire and rescue service and there is no third-party involvement. ‘At this time, we believe the fire was started by an e-bike.’ This is a breaking news story… More to follow… Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
1 month agoA second victim remains in hospital after the devastating fire
1 month agoIn an update issued this afternoon, Lancashire Police said the boy has since died from his injuries on Sunday and has been named as Coby Keogh, from Blackpool.
1 month agoIn an update issued this afternoon, Lancashire Police said the boy has since died from his injuries on Sunday and has been named as Coby Keogh, from Blackpool.
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