Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is warning of the dangers of smoking in the home following the tragic death of a woman in a fire in Southport at the weekend. The fire occurred at a flat on the Promenade on the morning of Sunday 26th April. Crews were alerted at 5.10am and on scene at 5.14am, arriving within four minutes. Sadly, firefighters found the body of a 62-year-old woman in a flat on the ground floor. A joint investigation between MFRS and Merseyside Police has been carried out and determined the fire started in the living room of the … Continue reading MFRS warns of the dangers of smoking following fatal fire in Southport