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Tragic Hamstreet Fire Claims Young Life, Investigation Underway

1/3/2026

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A house fire in Hamstreet, Kent, 1 January 2026 killed 13-year-old Lily Childs.
Six fire engines attended the blaze, which spread rapidly.
An additional child and an adult, believed to be Lily's mother, were hospitalized.
Ann Millington, Chief Executive of the Kent Fire and Rescue Service, expressed condolences.
An investigation into the fire's cause is ongoing, with a report to the coroner.

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Story summary

A house fire in Hamstreet, Kent, 1 January 2026 killed 13-year-old Lily Childs.
Six fire engines attended the blaze, which spread rapidly.
An additional child and an adult, believed to be Lily's mother, were hospitalized.
Ann Millington, Chief Executive of the Kent Fire and Rescue Service, expressed condolences.
An investigation into the fire's cause is ongoing, with a report to the coroner.