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Four Brabin Family Members Die in Bootle House Fire

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 10:10 PM UTC · How we work

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Bootle Fire Kills

Merseyside Police said a Bootle house fire killed four Brabin family members.
The blaze hit the Stone Square home at about 3.45 am on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Elisha Brabin, 36, and children Leo (16), Ellis (8) and Prudence (7) died.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and Police opened a joint probe that early signs indicate a non-suspicious cause.
Community set up a GoFundMe, raising nearly £5,000 toward a £9,000 family target.

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Residents Lay Tributes

Residents placed floral tributes, candles, star-shaped balloons, soft toys, teddy bears and character figures at the cordoned scene.
A mobile Merseyside Police station was set up near the house to reassure and support neighbours.
Right Rev Ruth Worsley and Right Rev Simon Robinson issued statements offering prayers for the victims and responders.
Local residents reported hearing shouting and smoke before fire engines arrived, describing the scene as “well alight”.

History

Historical Context

After the 14 June 2017 Grenfell Tower fire killed 72 people, the UK launched Dame Judith Hackitt’s independent review, leading to a 2018 report and an October 2018 ban on flammable cladding for new high-rise buildings. The 22 September 2026 Bootle house blaze reignited national calls for stricter codes, echoing Grenfell’s legacy of ongoing regulatory overhaul.

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Bootle Fire Kills

Merseyside Police said a Bootle house fire killed four Brabin family members.
The blaze hit the Stone Square home at about 3.45 am on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Elisha Brabin, 36, and children Leo (16), Ellis (8) and Prudence (7) died.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and Police opened a joint probe that early signs indicate a non-suspicious cause.
Community set up a GoFundMe, raising nearly £5,000 toward a £9,000 family target.

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