The Voice star’s agony after losing six relatives including three children in horror church blaze that left 41 dead

A CHILD star from The Voice Kids has revealed her agony over losing relatives in a horror church blaze that killed 41 people. Miretya Emad told her social media followers that the fire at the Coptic Christian Abu Sefein Church in Imbaba neighbourhood of Giza killed six family members, including three young children, on August 12. NewsflashEgyptian artist Miretya Emad lost six family members in the Abu Sefein church fire accident in Imbaba, Giza[/caption] NewsflashThe singer revealed of the six who died, three were young children[/caption] ReutersRenovation works have begun at the burned Abu Sifin church after a deadly electrical fire broke out during Sunday Mass[/caption] NewsflashMiretya’s three adorable relatives Parthenia Tamer, Myriam Tamer and Abram Tamer died in the blaze[/caption] The 17-year-old star’s aunt Magda Nabih Habib and cousins Irene Atef and Mirna Atef perished in the blaze. Tragically, the fire also cut short the lives of Irene’s three children Parthenia Tamer, Myriam Tamer and Abram Tamer. In a social media post on 15th August, Miretya wrote: “With Christ, which is far better. Remember us before the throne of grace. “I now have six saints in heaven.” READ MORE WORLD NEWS RED OCTOBER China deploys its most advanced stealth sub ‘for sinking US aircraft carriers’ HOLIDAY HORROR Brit woman dies in plunge from Majorca hotel room 'where she was alone' The singer’s fans have been commenting with their messages of condolences. Officials believe the devastating fire was caused by an electrical short circuit. They said most deaths were caused by smoke inhalation, as well as a stampede that ensued when smoke and flames blocked the church exit. The church was packed for Mass at the time of the blaze and at least 15 children have been counted among the dead. Most read in The Sun WOLF PANIC Pack of wolves on loose in city after escaping from zoo when 'hole cut in fence' 'no words' Darius Campbell Danesh’s ex wife Natasha Henstridge breaks silence on his death DARIUS TRAGEDY Darius Campbell Danesh was on verge of Pop Idol comeback weeks before death SINGER TRAGEDY Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh dies at 41 after being found in US flat TOWIE STARS MOURN Towie's Lauren Goodger and James Argent mourn Jake McLean at his funeral BYE DIY I quit my B&Q job as I was sick of having no money – now I rake in £40k a month Survivors even jumped from the church windows in their desperate bids to escape the burning building. An official investigation into the incident is underway. Miretya Emad first made a name for herself when she took part in The Voice Kids in 2018.