- Elisha Brabin, 36, and her three children, Leo, Ellis, and Prudence, died following a house fire in Bootle , Merseyside , on Tuesday morning.
- Fire crews were called to the property on Stone Square shortly before 3.45am and discovered the four victims in an upstairs bedroom.
- A fifth casualty was taken to hospital suffering from burns following the intense fire, which spread very rapidly.
- Relatives paid tribute to the family, describing them as loved beyond measure and stating they are heartbroken and devastated by the loss.
- A joint investigation by Merseyside Police and the fire service is currently underway to establish the cause of the blaze.
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