What caused the fatal fire at Layla Allen's home?

The inquest suggested the fire likely ignited on Layla's bed, possibly from a child playing with a lighter.

Had Layla Allen's family experienced a fire before?

Yes, the family had lost all their possessions in a previous fire at the same home just months before Layla's death.

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Tragic Fire Claims Schoolgirl's Life in Same Home Hit by Blaze Before

Q: What was the outcome of the inquest into Layla Allen's death?

The coroner delivered an open conclusion, noting that while a child playing with a lighter was the most probable cause, many questions remained unanswered.

17 Jan

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Summary

A 13-year-old girl died in a house fire on April 2, 2025.
The family had lost everything in a previous fire months earlier.
The inquest found the fire likely started with a lighter.

Tragic Fire Claims Schoolgirl's Life in Same Home Hit by Blaze Before

A horrific fire on April 2, 2025, resulted in the tragic death of 13-year-old Layla Allen at her Prescot home. The family had only recently returned to the property after a devastating fire months earlier, which destroyed their belongings. Layla was found deceased on the top bunk of her bed after firefighters entered the burning home.

The inquest into the incident, held after the tragic event, suggested that the fire likely originated on Layla's bed, with a lighter identified as the probable ignition source. This second fire occurred in the same house that had previously caught fire, forcing the family to evacuate and lose all their possessions.

Despite the previous incident and fire service offers for fire safety education, the family reportedly declined a referral. The coroner noted significant social services involvement with the family and delivered an open conclusion, stating that while a child playing with a lighter was the most probable cause, too many questions remained unanswered regarding the exact sequence of events.