Teddies for Libby

Firefighters discovered the body of the little girl in her bedroom not long after arriving at the blazing ground floor flat in Mendip Road, Durrington, just after 2pm.

Neighbours have spoken of the frantic efforts that were made to try to save the tragic youngster. Her mum, four-year-old brother, and a 17-year-old youth had to smash double glazed windows to escape the inferno.The mum, aged 22, and youth suffered serious cuts and received first aid at the scene before being taken to hospital. All three were also treated for smoke inhalation.

Fire investigation officers are still trying to establish what caused the blaze, which is believed to have started in the girl's bedroom. She shared the room with her older brother.

Gary Towson, spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue, said: "At the moment, any comment on the cause is just pure speculation. We have to investigate everything."He said officers were also investigating whether the smoke alarm in the property had been working.

"We are looking at all the possible causes about how a fire can start and develop like this.We believe strongly if working smoke alarms were in the flat then the occupants would have been given an earlier warning."

Every day since Saturday, bunches of flowers, teddies and toys with touching messages to the youngster have been placed along the wall of the house.One reads: "Beautiful smile, bubbly personality and a very gorgeous, special little girl. You will be missed so much darling. Such a beautiful baby who gave us two years of laughter and smiles. God bless you. Love you loads, Aunty Janine."