A 32-year-old man died in a flat fire that was caused by an electrical device failure.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed that investigations indicate the fire was accidental.
Firefighters from three crews attended the scene, on Hicks Road, Waterloo, on Wednesday, December 8.
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Despite the best efforts of fire crews and paramedics, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
He was described by neighbours as a 'really nice guy' with 'a heart of gold.'
One neighbour, who wishes to remain anonymous told the ECHO the man had moved into the flat just before the start of the pandemic.
He said: "He had a lot to offer to the world. He taught me a lot in the short space of time I knew him.
"Such an interesting person with a heart of gold. He helped me and the others in the building; and was a great neighbour.
"Other neighbours liked him. He will be truly missed. The building won't be the same without him. Rest in peace mate."
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is now urging people to take certain precautions to prevent tragedies such as this happening.
Mark Thomas, Group Manager for Prevention at MFRS, said: "This is an extremely tragic incident that has resulted in the death of a 32 year old man.
"Our thoughts are with his friends, and family and community at this difficult time. Initial investigations into this tragic incident indicate that the fire was caused by an electrical device.
"Due to the severity of the damage caused, we are unable to determine the exact type of device but we would urge people to take a few simple steps to ensure their electrical items are safe.
"If you are buying electrical items this Christmas, make sure you only purchase them from reputable retailers. Take extra care when charging electrical devices.
"Only use the chargers that came with the device and avoid leaving items such as phones, laptops and tablets charging overnight.
"Discard any worn or faulty items or appliances – if the cables are frayed or damaged, or there are scorch marks around the plug or socket, don’t use it."
As well as being careful with electrical items, the force is urging members of the public to take care when smoking and drinking this Christmas time, as well as offering other useful fire safety advice.
Mark Thomas added: "We know that there is a lot going on at this time of year and people are pre-occupied with the ongoing pandemic and whether or not they will get a ‘normal’ Christmas this year, but it’s really important that fire safety remains a priority. The last thing anybody wants right now is a fire in the home.
"Smoking remains the biggest killer in accidental fires in the home. The safest thing to do is to not smoke at all but we understand that quitting is not so simple for everyone. If you must smoke, please do so safely – never smoke in bed and take extra care if you’re tired."
