FRIENDS of the Riaz family have left moving tributes on the Accrington Observer website.
Since news of the tragic fire broke, schoolfriends of the dead girls and friends and colleagues of their mother Caneze, posted poignant messages of support.
Here are just some of them...
THIS is such a tragedy and not only a loss to me, but the community as well. Sayrah was such a lovely girl, always full of positive things to say and Caneze helped me through so much when I had problems. She was such a loving caring woman. RIP Riaz family. Also my condolences to Adam who I went to school with, he's always been so nice; no-one deserves this, least of all this family. xx
Rebecca Whalley, Accrington
I CAN'T believe that this has happened to such a nice family. I have known Sayrah since Year 7 and she has such a bubbly character. Who would do this to such a lovely family? RIP Riaz family. xx
Jo Foster, Accrington
EVEN though I didn't know the family that well I would really like to give my sympathy to the remaining family members especially Adam.
Marie, Oswaldtwistle
I LIVE a couple a streets away, and knew the family very well. I saw the sister Sophie two days before the blaze, I was shocked to hear about the Riaz family. It is very hard for me to believe that mother Caneze and her four daughters left the earth in such a tragic way. What a waste of five beautiful lives. Their mother Caneze and daughters Sayrah, Sophia , Alicia and Hannah were very nice and kind-hearted. Five innocent lives lost. Let's all pray to Allah that he will grant permission to the Riaz family in Jannat (heaven).
Luv from Gulnaz, Aneesa, Sana, Mehnaz Bhatti and Gulnaz Bhatti, Accrington.
I CAN'T believe how much I am going to miss Sayrah, she was a credit to the school, and an amazing friend; she was always there for whoever needed help. She was really clever and was going to go far, she always had a smile on her face and that's how I am going to remember her. Sympathy to her family as well. Missing you already Sayrah xx
Samantha Alldritt, Accrington
HOW awful this tragedy is. My heart goes out to the family and friends of the Riaz family. Words are not enough. This is heart-rending.
Mel Shaw, Bolton
MY family and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family of those who died in the fire. What a waste of life. No-one can imagine what the emergency services had to deal with. Our thoughts and prayers are with them all.
Anne Russell, Bermondsey, London
MY condolences go out to the Riaz family. I just can't believe this happened. It's dreadful. I knew Sayrah the closest and she was an amazing girl. I will remember the good times we have had. RIP Sayrah and family
Natalie Graham, Accrington
SO sorry to hear of this tragedy, my sympathies are with the loved ones of the girls. God Bless.
Natalie, East Anglia
IT'S so terrible what has happened, I still don't believe it myself. I knew Sayrah, she was great and it's a huge loss. I feel for Adam and any relatives. xxxx
Mary, Great Harwood
THE whole community will miss you and your daughters. You will always be remembered in our heart and prayers. We will always remember you by your smiley face and your big heart. Everyone will miss you. You were a very, very good friend. XXXX
Manir and family, Accrington
I WAS a very good friend of Sayrah Riaz and she was deputy head girl alongside me and I loved her to bits and she was so nice and whoever could possibly do that is so awful. Sympathy to her family. X X X X
Danielle, Accrington
CANEZE was a very outgoing and active woman who was well known in Hyndburn for her community work. I had worked with her and she will be deeply missed by everyone.
Azeem, Accrington
ADAM Riaz is my best friend. It is such a shame as he has had so much trouble over the past year, he's going through the stages of cancer and has now lost his mum and sisters - it's sickening. I feel so bad for Adam and my heart goes out to him!
Jack Ward, 16, Accrington.
YOU are in our prayers. Deepest sympathy.
nichols and hardie family.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Adam.
June, Barry.
God Bless Caneze, Sayrah, Sophia, Alicia, Hannah. Rest in peace. xxxxxx
carolann and family xx
