Mother of baby, two, who died in caravan fire opens up about her devastation that no charges will be laid over the death of her girl

The heartbroken mother of a two-year-old girl who died in a caravan fire on holiday says she is devastated that nobody will be prosecuted for her death.


The heartbroken mother of a two-year-old girl who died in a caravan fire on holiday says she is devastated that nobody will be prosecuted for her death.

Natasha Broadley, 37, was staying with her daughter Louisiana Brooke Dolan at Sealands Caravan Park in Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire, in 2021, when the deadly blaze broke out.

She managed to escape the fire with her other children - Lexus, 14, Timothy, 12, and James-Dean, seven - but was unable to save Louisiana.

Lincolnshire Police announced in August 2022 that it did not intend to bring any criminal charges over the death but Ms Broadley thinks it was caused by a faulty boiler.

An inquest into Louisianas passing last year then ruled the death was accidental after not being able to definitively identify the cause.

And shes now received a letter from her local MP Robert Jenrick, confirming that criminal charges will not be pursued, which has left her heartbroken.

She said: Ive been hopeful that someone would still be prosecuted, then I got a letter in the post. I was just devastated - it hit me like a bag of cement on top of me.

I just couldnt breath. I want the investigation to start from scratch, its like everyone wants me to stay quiet but I cant leave it because shes not here.

Louisiana Brooke Dolan died in the fatal fire
The fire broke out while her mother was in the shower

Louisiana Brooke Dolan (pictured) died of smoke inhalation on the last day of the family getaway after a blaze broke out while her mother was in the shower 

The coroner could not rule that the fire in the caravan (pictured after) was sparked by a boiler with a gas safety certificate that was months out of date

The coroner could not rule that the fire in the caravan (pictured after) was sparked by a boiler with a gas safety certificate that was months out of date 

The heartbroken mother says she is devastated that nobody will be prosecuted for her death

The heartbroken mother says she is devastated that nobody will be prosecuted for her death

Ms Broadley had taken her family on holiday to the caravan park, roughly three miles north of Skegness, on August 23, 2021.

She said on the day of the fire, she raised concerns over the boiler with the caravans owner and someone had been sent to look at it.

But after she got out of the shower later that night, she realised the caravan, which had no smoke alarm, was on fire.

The full-time mum managed to save Lexus, Timothy and James-Dean but was unable to find Louisiana in the thick smoke.

I jumped in the shower for ten minutes, I came out of the bathroom door and the fire was overtaking the caravan, she said.

But my children have been like a rock from day one, I tell them everything. Little do they know, they are my rock.

I cry around them as well, because it brings their emotional side out as well, instead of them holding it in.

Ms Broadley and her family would have been celebrating Louisianas 6th birthday on Saturday (November 23).

Ms Broadley (pictured) managed to escape the fire with her other children - Lexus, 14, Timothy, 12, and James-Dean, seven - but was unable to save Louisiana.

Ms Broadley (pictured) managed to escape the fire with her other children - Lexus, 14, Timothy, 12, and James-Dean, seven - but was unable to save Louisiana.

Louisiana and her family would have been celebrating her 6th birthday on Saturday (November 23)

Louisiana and her family would have been celebrating her 6th birthday on Saturday (November 23)

The mother received a letter from her local MP Robert Jenrick (pictured), confirming that criminal charges will not be pursued, which has left her heartbroken

The mother received a letter from her local MP Robert Jenrick (pictured), confirming that criminal charges will not be pursued, which has left her heartbroken

Ms Broadley (pictured at Louisianas funeral in September 2021) was able to escape the static caravan with her three eldest children, but couldnt reach two-year-old Louisiana

Ms Broadley (pictured at Louisianas funeral in September 2021) was able to escape the static caravan with her three eldest children, but couldnt reach two-year-old Louisiana

Ms Broadley has paid tribute to her daughter, describing her as her little best friend who had the most caring nature

Ms Broadley has paid tribute to her daughter, describing her as her little best friend who had the most caring nature

She has paid tribute to her daughter, describing her as her little best friend who had the most caring nature.

Ms Broadley said: She was so funny, she had the most caring nature and would never cry.

She was my little baby so I mothered her more and would pamper her. She was my little best friend, she never took her arm from around my neck but I loved that - my children are my everything.

Mr Jenrick told the BBC: Im deeply disappointed that the investigation has not led to a criminal prosecution.

I know that this will be painful for Natasha, who deserves justice and the knowledge this couldnt happen again.

I will be writing to the Attorney General requesting this is reconsidered. My thoughts are with Natasha and her whole family as they continue to deal with the challenges of this truly heartbreaking tragedy.

The little girls Peppa Pig-themed coffin being carried into the church

The little girls Peppa Pig-themed coffin being carried into the church 

Ms Broadley said: She was so funny, she had the most caring nature and would never cry

Ms Broadley said: She was so funny, she had the most caring nature and would never cry

Laver Leisure Holiday Parks, who own Sealands Caravan Park, previously said it was supporting calls for for improved caravan safety by Miss Broadley. 

In a statement provided to ITV the company said: We think it is fundamental that guests hiring from holiday home owners can have the peace of mind that high safety standards are incorporates into the holiday home they are staying in.

On our parks, all home owners are required to have a gas test every year and an electricity test every three years.

Lincolnshire Police have been contacted by MailOnline for a comment.

Источник: Daily Online

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