Tributes have poured in for a woman who died after a house fire in Stockbridge Village.
Emergency services were called out to Marled Hey off Waterpark Drive at around 7.35am yesterday ( Tuesday) morning following reports of a fire.
Mersey Fire and Rescue (MFRS) has said that the fire is thought to have been caused by cigarette following an initial investigation.
Now tributes have poured in for a woman named locally as Cathy.
Hannah Bromley said: "Absolutely heartbreaking rip Cathy never forget you, thinking of all your family at this sad time."
Kate Lloyd said: "Rip Cathy thinking of all your family. Heart broken for them all."
Nat Bilel said: "RIP Cathy this is absolutely heartbreaking will be thinking of all your family."
Jade Burrows said: "So sad. Rest in peace Cathy. Thinking of my best friend and their family at this sad time."
Dawn Mctigue said: "So sad. Cathy you were one in a million sweetheart. You have definitely earned your angel wings fly high sweetheart fly high."
Jade Burrows said: "So sad. Rest in peace Cathy thinking of my best friend and their family at this sad time."
Kayla May said: "Rip Cath such a lovely woman she will be sadly missed thoughts our with her family."
Three fire engines attended and four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus put out fire using two high pressure hose reel jets. The fire was fully out by around 7.55am.
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Mark Thomas, Group Manager for Prevention at MFRS, said to the ECHO : “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the lady at this time.
"This was a tragic accident and one that could have been avoided.
“We would urge residents across Merseyside to ensure that they have smoke alarms installed in their homes – at least one on every level – and that they are tested regularly.
"We would also like to make a plea to smokers to make sure they are aware of the dangers that smoking in the home can cause.
"The quick actions of a neighbour in dialling 999 after hearing the smoke alarms from next door and seeing smoke when they investigated were exactly the right action to take, but sadly the fire had already taken hold.
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“Initially, it appears that the incident was as a result of a cigarette.
"Smoking remains the biggest killer in accidental fires in the home nationally.
"If you do smoke, please make sure you do so safely.
"Never smoke in bed and take extra care when you’re tired – it’s very easy to fall asleep while your cigarette is still burning and it could easily set furniture alight.
"Remember; make sure your cigarette is fully extinguished – put it out, right out.”
