A 13-year-old schoolgirl named Layla died in a house fire in Prescot, while five other children, a woman, and a man escaped unharmed after firefighters were called to the scene in Kingsway. Neighbours heard screams and a man urging individuals to jump out of the window to safety as the fire engulfed the home, leading to a joint investigation by Merseyside Police and the Fire and Rescue Service to determine the cause of the fatal blaze. Floral tributes and heartfelt messages have been left outside the house in memory of Layla, with police confirming the incident and efforts to support the grieving family in this tragic event.
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