This is what happened to a family's home after a firework landed in their garden

A family whose house was engulfed by flames after a firework landed in their garden, have "lost everything.” Devastating pictures show the destruction caused to the family’s home after it went up in flames on Bonfire Night.

Four fire engines were sent to the scene on Crask Walk in Kirkby around 10pm on November 5 and when crews arrived they found a row of three terraced houses involved in a fire. All people living in the properties were outside when firefighters arrived.

Following the incident, the community in Kirkby have rallied together to help the family, who have not been named. Tricia Butler and Matthew Smith, who run Park Brow Pub in Kirkby, with permission from the family, have shared devastating pictures online of the damage. Tricia said: “These pictures are absolutely heart breaking and soul destroying.”

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In the pictures you can see the destruction caused to the family's home after it was engulfed by fire. The interior of the house is completely destroyed and the walls and ceiling are black with smoke. Remains of burnt furniture can also be seen inside the house, including a leather couch which is completely charred.

The pub landlord and landlady have also set up a GoFundMe on behalf of the family, to raise money to help with rebuilding their home. On the GoFundMe, which has raised over £4,000 so far, Matthew said: "Tricia and I run a local pub in Kirkby, we are a very close community and all look out to help each other.

“On Tuesday, November 5, a local family lost everything in their home. [After] a firework landed in their garden and their house caught fire.

“They lost absolutely everything, money can’t bring personal items back, but it will help this family purchase some [of the] essentials they will need. Anything with help, this is so sad and right on top of Christmas.”

Videos of the scene at the time, sent by an eyewitness, showed plumes of smoke coming from the back of the houses. Neighbours could be seen watching the incident unfold and firefighters tackling the blaze. A cordon was also in place as emergency services dealt with the incident.

After a full investigation, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service found the cause of the fire was "accidental ignition due to a lit firework coming into contact with combustible materials in the garden".

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