Locals have identified her as Chamiah Brindley, although Leicestershire Police have not yet verified this.
Early on Tuesday morning, police were called to a fire in Bedale Drive, Leicester, and they subsequently verified that someone had been found dead inside.
According to the force, a 14-year-old girl was taken into custody on suspicion of arson and later freed on bond while investigations are ongoing.
Since then, neighbors have paid their respects by leaving flowers, plush animals, cards, and candles outside the terraced house.
She was really kind and polite. I cry every time I think of her. That is their infant child.”
“We know the child, she is always playing around here,” remarked a different neighbor, who wished to remain anonymous.
Leicestershire Police said in a statement that further occupants of the building were treated as a precautionary measure in the hospital following the incident.
On Wednesday, forensic personnel were spotted entering the terraced house while donning boiler suits and face masks.
A window in the roof space displayed fire damage that could be seen from the street.
