Last week, a Leyland mother spoke on BBC Radio Lancashire about the importance of having a working a smoke alarm.
In 2009, Clare’s ex husband, Lee Catherall, tragically died in a house fire on Market Street, Bacup. When firefighters entered the flat they found a smoke detector that had no batteries. Following the fire investigation and the coroners inquest, it is believed that Mr Catherall died from smoke inhalation after leaving a pan on the cooker after possibly falling asleep in another room.
“It was a bank holiday and it was late in the evening, he had been watching football and returned home and decided to cook some food. It appeared like he forgot to turn the cooker off. He returned to the living room and the fire started in the kitchen.”
“Lee was found behind the front door and died of smoke inhalation. There were no batteries in the smoke alarm.”
“We had three children together and telling them was the hardest thing that I have ever had to do. I am now a lot more cautious and it completely changes your perspective. ”
To listen to the full recording from the interview with Graham Liver, click here.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service would like to thank Clare Webb for taking part in this interview and promoting fire safety. Also, the Service is thankful to BBC Radio Lancashire for allowing us to use the recording on our website.