Overview
- A house fire on Redcar Road in Blackpool broke out on June 30, prompting fire crews to arrive within about four minutes and an air ambulance to attend.
- Thirteen‑year‑old Coby Keogh was taken to hospital after the blaze and died of his injuries days later.
- Nineteen‑year‑old Joey Gregory suffered catastrophic brain injuries, was treated in hospital and died on July 9, and his family confirmed his organs were donated to four recipients.
- Lancashire Police and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service are investigating the cause, say they believe an e‑bike charger exploded and report no evidence of third‑party involvement.
- Three other people in the property sustained minor injuries, a community fundraiser has raised more than £11,500 for the family, and relatives have shared tributes as they prepare funerals and recovery for surviving family members.