The family of a mother and three children who died in a house fire have said they are experiencing an “unimaginable” loss.

Elisha Brabin, 36, and her children, Leo, 16, Ellis, 8, and Prudence, 7, died after a blaze “spread rapidly” inside a house on Stone Square in Bootle in the early hours of Tuesday.

Paying tribute, their relatives said they had been left “heartbroken” and the loss would be “felt forever”.

The statement added that “Elisha was a devoted and loving mother” and “our beautiful babies, Leo, Ellis and Prudence, were loved beyond measure”.

The family said they were “devastated by the loss of Elisha, Leo, Ellis and Prudence”.

“Elisha was our beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunty, niece and cousin,” they said.

“She was a devoted and loving mother who lived for her children. They were her whole world, and she meant everything to us.”

The statement added: “Our beautiful babies, Leo, Ellis and Prudence, were loved beyond measure and brought so much joy, happiness and love to our family.

“They filled our lives with laughter and precious memories that we will cherish forever.”

“The tragic loss of Elisha and our three precious children has left us heartbroken. They have all been taken from us far too soon.

“The loss we are experiencing is unimaginable, and the impact on our family will be felt forever.”

The family asked for privacy whilst they grieved and supported one another, adding: “We would like to thank everyone for their kindness, support and understanding.”

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