Manchester City star Phil Foden has been left upset after his cousin's home was damaged in a house fire, according to reports.
Codie Owen, whom the England midfielder regards as a 'sister', was forced to flee her property in Edgeley, Stockport, with her three children when flames tore through the house.
The 24-year-old footballer is now assisting Codie and her children while repairs are carried out on the smoke-damaged property, according to The Sun.
The pair share a close bond, having spent considerable time together during childhood.
Phil Foden was left 'really upset' after the blaze
The blaze occurred in the early hours of Friday, May 2, starting at around 1:20am.
Fire services believe a faulty extractor fan in the first floor bathroom sparked the inferno, and the flames quickly spread through the house while Ms Owen and her three children were inside.
The incident happened at her home in Edgeley, Stockport, near League One side Stockport County's stadium, Edgeley Park.
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The fire caused significant smoke damage, meaning the property is now uninhabitable for the foreseeable future.
Ms Owen bravely carried two of her young children out of the burning property to safety. She then courageously re-entered the house to rescue her third child.
Emergency services rushed Codie and her three children to Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport, with the family being taken for precautionary checks due to concerns about smoke inhalation.
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All four were able to escape the property before fire crews arrived to tackle the blaze.
A source close to the Premier League footballer told the newspaper: "Phil was really upset when he heard what had happened. He is really close to Codie.
"They are best pals and spent loads of time together as children. He regards her as a sister and dotes on her children.
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Codie Owen, pictured, was able to bring the three children out of the house safely
"He's now helping her find alternative accommodation as she can't return to the house for a while due to the smoke damage."
Three fire engines attended the house fire, according to Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, spending approximately two hours at the scene extinguishing the blaze
In a statement to the Daily Mail, the fire service said: "The fire was on the first floor, and crews used two breathing apparatus, one hose reel and a positive pressure ventilation fan to tackle it.
"One adult and three children were taken to the hospital for precautionary checks. Crews were in attendance for two hours."
Thankfully, the emergency response was swift, with firefighters arriving shortly after the alarm was raised.
