Comments on: Leigh-on-Sea Fire

By: No-Name

No-Name — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:19:17 +0000

I know the boy,
well, I usd to go to his school and he caused ALOT of trouble. Did’nt know it would come to this.

By: sally jane delaney

sally jane delaney — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:37:16 +0000

has anyone recognised the gentleman who saved the lives of the people involved in this fire ?
it is my opinion that mr john stanzuck who also lost his entire belongings in this fire should be awarded with some sort of medal
mr stanzuck is in my opinion one of the bravest men i know

By: mark

mark — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:34:54 +0000

Yeah, my son went to the same infants/Junior school as this boy. I often saw this lad 'playing up' when I was collecting mine. He had a poor reputation at the school as being a real handful which I witnessed on many occasion. His mother on the other hand, seemed very nice & was obviously out of her depth with him.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:46:18 +0000

How awful! all those fumes and burning rubber. People should not stand around such a place, it can't be good to breathe in. I am so sorry for all those affected, and hope Tilly is found alive and well too. The boy who is to blame must be taught the severity of his actions. I feel sorry for his mother. Divorce can affect some children more than others, but then, troubled children often show signs, and then it's time to take action before something like this happens. But getting help with a boy of that age can be difficult too, and believe me, I know that they aren't so willing to help mums out when kids are not willing to go along. The results of the young boys actions are going to leave permanent damage to many. Fortunately, no one was killed. Many thanks to the emergency services and all those whom helped.

By: Rashmi of Alan Rush

Rashmi of Alan Rush — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:40:00 +0000

My sympathy goes to all the tenants and shop owners who have lost their worldly possessions. I arrived at the scene at approx 7.30 pm and my heart was sinking by the second. The firemen, police, gas company, electric company and all the other services did a sterling job. Thanks a million. I am indebted to you all. Thanks a lot to Brian, Jackie and Sass.

By: suki

suki — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:21:00 +0000

Oh dear, he will most likely get away with it then.
By the way, not being funny but my parents separeted when I was 5 and my brother 10. We lived in a hostel then a council estate in London. And we had many problems and hurdles but we turned out fine.

You can’t blame everything on your upbringing.

By: suki

suki — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:20:00 +0000

I do feel for the Mother. It must be awfull.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:39:00 +0000

Feeling very sorry for the mother of the boy who, it would seem, is at the heart of this tragedy. If it is who I think it is then my heart goes out to her as she has stuck by her son and his problems after being left alone years ago by her husband.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:15:00 +0000

Now confirmed: 12 year old boy arrested for arson, released on police bail. I know him quite well, always seemed friendly but his mother often despaired at her unsuccessful attempts to ‘control’ him. The father left the family several years ago, and I think bringing up a disturbed boy such as he clearly is proved beyond her. I know few support the idea of staying together for the sake of the children, but sometimes you can’t predict how devastating separation and divorce can be.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:19:00 +0000

Mate, your photos are awful, and have a name splashed across them

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:02:00 +0000

Poor Tilly, I saw the damage of the fire after it had all calmed down. There were cracks in the upstairs windows and it is all burnt with black peices of rubble on the floor. I saw the smoke rising from when I was coming home from my nans I didnt know what it was but my heart was panicing.
Daisy Hamlin 10 Years old

By: Hydey's Blog

Hydey's Blog — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:31:00 +0000

11-12, so he will be getting away with it then !

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:57:00 +0000

The arsonist has been arrested – a boy of 11/12 who lives in Flemming Avenue

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:51:00 +0000

so this is why i had trouble getting just bikes on the phone today.

so my sons new bike in for its first service is now ash.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:59:00 +0000

That’s awful, we live in FLemming Av also so will keep a lok out for your dog I really hope he turns up.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:43:00 +0000

how bad is just bikes my bike is there having its first service just my luck and sorry to hear of your loss any info appreciated cheers

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:26:00 +0000

I am really sorry to hear about your dog. fingers crossed tilly escaped. We live down flemming ave so will keep an eye out. take care

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:10:00 +0000

I am so sorry to hear about your dog and your belongings, I hope the dog turns up.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:06:00 +0000

there are pics i took at http://www.henrysgames.co.uk/fire.zip

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:39:00 +0000

It’s so awful! I hope your dog got out and you find her safe and well.
It’s just absolutely awful