A fire that killed a dad and daughter on holiday at a caravan park in Lincolnshire was accidental, police say.
Lee Baker, 48, and Esme, 10, were enjoying the first weekend of Easter Holidays at Golden Beach in Ingoldmells, Skegness when their caravan caught fire on Saturday.
The fire’s intensity made it difficult to investigate the cause, but police have today determined it was accidental.
‘As is standard practice, Lincolnshire Police are still investigating the circumstances in order to prepare a file for the coroner’, they said in a statement.
The family of the pair from Nottingham area were ‘utterly devastated’ by their deaths.
Paying tribute on Sunday, they said: ‘Lee and Esme were excited to be spending the first weekend of the holidays together.
‘We are all utterly devastated at what’s happened. This loss is incomprehensible at the moment, and we ask for people to give us space to process this utterly heartbreaking loss.’
A spokesperson for Golden Beach said: ‘On behalf of everyone at Golden Beach Holiday Park we would like to send our deepest sympathies and condolences to the families and friends affected by today’s tragic events.
‘We would like to thank all the emergency services for their help and continued support. We ask for patience and privacy whilst they carry out their investigations.’
Police and firefighters were called to the site on Roman Bank around 3.53am on Saturday.
The area is popular for seaside holidays in the UK, with caravan parks stretching for miles long the coast.
Dan Moss, of Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, said: ‘Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the family at this time.
‘Our Fire Investigation Team is working with colleagues from Lincolnshire Police, and a full investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
‘Once investigations are complete, local fire crews and our community fire safety team will be on hand to talk to people in the area and address any fire safety concerns they may have, at what will be an upsetting time.’
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