Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) attended a serious house fire in Wallasey on Monday, 19th October and can sadly confirm that a man and a dog have tragically lost their lives in the fire.
MFRS Fire Control received a 999 call at 8.38pm and crews were immediately alerted, arriving on scene at 8.42pm. Three fire engines attended. On arrival at Beaufort Drive, firefighters found a semi-detached house with the ground floor well alight and smoke issuing from the upper floor.
Six firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the property and to search and fight the fire.
Merseyside Police and Northwest Ambulance Service (NWAS) also attended.
The male occupant was rescued from the property along with a dog and the fire was extinguished at 9.06pm. Emergency first aid was provided to the male, however, the male was pronounced deceased by paramedics prior to arrival at Arrowe Park Hospital. Fire crews provided resuscitation to the dog, who also passed away at the scene.
MFRS and Merseyside Police are now undertaking a joint investigation to establish the cause of the fire.
MFRS Area Manager Ged Knock said: “This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the occupier at this difficult time. A joint Merseyside Police and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service investigation is underway to establish the cause of the fire. As an attendee at scene, I can confirm that fire crews worked hard in extremely difficult circumstances to perform both rescues and all three blue light agencies contributed with their all to preserve life. We are conscious of the impact on the community and will conduct a full reassurance programme for the area”.