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Tragic House Fire Claims 13-Year-Old Girl's Life

12/29/2025

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A 13-year-old girl, Lily Kennedy, died in a house fire in Hamstreet, Ashford, Kent, on December 28, 2025.
The fire broke out around noon and engulfed the home, leaving Lily's mother and another child hospitalized.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded with six fire engines, and Kent Police assisted at the scene.
An investigation into the cause is ongoing.
A GoFundMe page has been established to support Lily's family.

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Story summary

A 13-year-old girl, Lily Kennedy, died in a house fire in Hamstreet, Ashford, Kent, on December 28, 2025.
The fire broke out around noon and engulfed the home, leaving Lily's mother and another child hospitalized.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded with six fire engines, and Kent Police assisted at the scene.
An investigation into the cause is ongoing.
A GoFundMe page has been established to support Lily's family.