TRIBUTES have been paid and a fundraiser started in memory of an eight-year-old boy who died during a house fire in Wirral.
At around 1.48am on Sunday, August 4. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) were called to a “serious house fire” at Keele Close, in Beechwood.
North West Ambulance Service and Merseyside Police also attended the incident.
When firefighters arrived, they found the ground floor of a two-storey semi-detached house on fire.
An eight-year-old boy was rescued from inside the property but despite extensive first aid efforts from fire crews and paramedics, he was sadly pronounced dead a short time later.
READ: Eight-year-old boy dies after being pulled from house fire on Wirral estate
Three people managed to escape the burning building after leaping from the first floor windows. They were taken to hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
A joint investigation between MFRS and Merseyside Police has revealed that the fire was accidental.
Following the tragic news, hundreds of tributes and condolences to the little boy and his family have been shared in the comments section of the Globe’s social media pages.
Kayla Lavery said: “RIP little man, thinking of your siblings, family and all involved. So heartbreaking.”
Paul Gillam commented: “So sad poor baby god bless.”
Stacey Potter posted: “This is so sad thinking of the family.”
Kerry Marie Smith added: “Heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time.”
Ann Shakeshaft said: “Heartfelt condolences to all of this angel’s family.”
Marie Cavanagh said: “How very sad for his family. Too young to leave us. Condolences to his family and friends.”
Elaine Hellon shared: “Absolutely devastating news so young.”
Fay Langstaff said: “Condolences and prayers may he RIP. Gone far too young.”
An online GoFundMe fundraiser page has been set up by Patrick Duggan which has so far raised £3,445 of its £5,000 target
The fundraising page says: “Just a little message to all the Ford and Balyntyne families. Let’s all get behind the little family at this devastating time. Let’s ease their pain and try and help them out.”
To donate to the fundraising page click here.
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