The children – locally named Louis, five, and Desiré, three – were taken to hospital where their condition is described as critical.
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Two children died tragically in hospital after a house fire in Coronation Crescent. (Credit: Eleanor Barlow / PA) A neighbor named Nikki, who did not want to be named, said she fell on blankets after spotting the fire in the back of her house. He said: “I put the blankets on my mom, she was obviously upset. She was conscious all the way and kept saying “my children, my children”. “I saw people running next to me and putting the girl in an ambulance. Flowers and toys were left outside the house after the tragic news. (Credit: Eleanor Barlow / PA) “It’s very sad”. Flowers and toys, including a doll and a dog hug, were left outside the house on Wednesday (April 13th) after the tragic news. A Frenchwood’s elementary school T-shirt was left by one of the children’s friends with “To Louis, I will miss you” and a red heart painted on it. One message on one of the bouquets read “Throw up little ones” and another read “Good night, God bless you both.” A joint investigation between police and the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is under way to determine the cause of the fire.
Chief Inspector Rach Higson said: “This tragic incident has resulted in two children sadly losing their lives and my thoughts, first and foremost, are with their loved ones right now.
“Our investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.”
Anyone with information can contact 101, mentioning the calendar number 1305 of April 8.
