UPDATE: |Caravan fire that killed father and daughter, 10, was ‘accidental’, investigation finds News

Lee Baker, 48, and his daughter Esme Baker, 10, sadly died

A tragic blaze at a caravan park close to Skegness, which resulted in the deaths of a father and his young daughter, has been declared “accidental” following an investigation.

Lincolnshire Police were called to the privately-owned caravan within Golden Beach Holiday Park on Roman Bank, Ingoldmells, at around 3.53am last Saturday.

Two people were confirmed dead, who were later named as 48-year-old Lee Baker and his daughter Esme Baker, 10, who were from the Nottingham area.

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In their latest update, Lincolnshire Police said: “We are today (Tuesday 8 April) able to share the findings of our Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue colleagues, now that their investigations are complete.

“Following the fire that tragically claimed the lives of two people, Lee Baker, 48, and Esme Baker, 10, the cause has been determined as accidental.

“As is standard practice, Lincolnshire Police are still investigating the circumstances in order to prepare a file for the coroner.”

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