Heroic mother, 27, dies after saving her two sons, four and three, from devastating house fire

Daily Mail​

15-05-2025

A heroic mother died after saving her two young sons from a devastating house fire.
Kayleigh Lennox, 27, lost a fight for life in hospital three days after fire engulfed a two-storey property at Cant Crescent in Carlisle.
Police confirmed there had been a house fire on Monday, April 28. Kayleigh sadly died at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary on the night of Thursday, May 1.
Two children, aged four and three, were taken to the same hospital for treatment and were said at the time to be in a stable condition.
A post mortem had taken place with a cause of death offered of multiple organ failure, 30 per cent body surface area burns, and inhalation injury.
A coroner said there was an 'unnatural element' to Kayleigh's death which called for a full investigation.
More than £17,000 has been raised to date in memory of Kayleigh through an online fund-raiser organised by Kaley Dixon.
'Sadly and surrounded by her loving family, at Newcastle RVI after fighting on, Kayleigh has passed away leaving her two young beautiful boys, who she managed to save from a house fire on Monday, April 28, 2025,' said Kaley.
As of May 1, when the fund-raiser was launched, the two boys were said to be 'still sedated so will need so much love and support when they are able to come home'.
'So this fund raising is now for them and for Kayleigh's parents to pay for whatever costs they need too during this horrific time. As parents we can't imagine what she endured on the night of the fire,' added Kaley.
'Please support this beautiful family and Kayleigh has been an absolute hero saving her boys. Any donation little or big will be greatly received. Thank you.
'All funds will be forwarded to Kayleigh's mum, Julie Lennox — to help provide for the two boys and get them whatever they need and help towards funeral cost.'
A statement from Carlisle's Rock Youth Project was issued on social media, and said: 'We are deeply saddened to hear the latest news from the tragic fire.
'Please remember that our youth workers at The Rock Youth Project are always available to listen, talk, and offer support to any children, young people, and residents affected by this heartbreaking event.
'Don't hesitate to reach out; we are here for the community, always.'
A joint investigation into the circumstances of the fire was launched by Cumbria police long with and Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.
'Initial enquiries indicate no suspicious circumstances relating to the cause of the fire,' a police spokesman had said.
An inquest into Kayleigh's death was opened at Cockermouth Coroners' Court this morning.
Assistant Cumbria coroner Margaret Taylor confirmed Kayleigh was single at the time of her death. A coroners' office investigation commenced on May 7. Identification evidence had been provided by a detective constable.
Ms Taylor ordered a full inquest to be scheduled, saying there was an unnatural element to Kalyleigh's death.
Ms Taylor said: 'We will be looking at the cause of the fire and medical treatment that Kayleigh received'.
The hearing was adjourned to October 2, when it is hoped a full inquest will take place provided all information is available.