Blaze that killed West Kirby couple caused by a discarded cigarette - inquest
A West Kirby couple died of smoke inhalation after a discarded cigarette or lighter sparked a small fire in the lounge of their home, an inquest was told today. Retired harbourmaster John Farrell, 74, and his wife Anne, a 68 years-old retired Hoylake Cottage Hospital nurse, were overcome by smoke