Five-year-old girl in coma following house fire

Evy's family said she remains in hospital, hooked up to a life support machine

A five-year-old girl is on life support after becoming trapped inside her family home as it was engulfed by fire.

Evy was rescued by firefighters who were called to the terraced property on Queen's Drive in Swindon shortly after 05:30 BST on Saturday.

Four people had escaped from the house before fire crews arrived and all five were taken to hospital to be treated for injuries, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) said.

Evy's family confirmed she remains in a coma at Bristol Children's Hospital, suffering from smoke inhalation but said she has no burn injuries.

Members of the public have started raising money to help Evy and her family

A community fundraiser has reached more than £3,000 to help support the family and cover the cost of personal belongings lost in the blaze.

Evy's parents, Lauren and Daniel, and grandparents, David and Debbie, have thanked those who have contributed so far.

Three fire crews from Swindon, Stratton and Westlea attended the house.

"The fire started accidentally in the ground floor living room, with six breathing apparatus wearers using three jets to extinguish it," a DWFRS spokesperson said.

"Mechanical ventilation was used to clear the smoke."

The fire was put out by about 08:00 BST.