Friends of Kirstie Foster are praying she is safe following the grim discoveries at her home.

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One girl, who attends Ellesmere College with the 15-year-old, but who asked not to be named, said everyone had been shocked by the events.

The 15-tear-old said: “Kirstie joined our school about half way through Year 8, and I have known her since then. This has all come as a shock to everyone.

“She is a really nice person and gets on with everyone, she never argues with people.”

Other schoolfriends of Kirstie have been posting messages on the internet paying tribute to the popular 15-year-old. Kirstie is involved with the college’s netball, hockey and tennis teams, as well as being passionate about horses.

Friend Brooke Butler said: “As you can see Kirstie and family, not only are your close friends and fellow Ellesmerians worried for you, but the whole nation. Also the caring people of the world are rooting for investigators to find you safe and away from the blaze that swept through your house.”

Steph Newport-Booth, from Chester, said: “To Kirstie and family. I hope with all my heart you and your family are safe. Nothing bad deserves to happen to any of you. You are such a great girl and a close friend. Thinking of you and again hoping you are all okay.”

Lucy Harrington, from Shrewsbury, said: “Kirstie, I hope you are okay. You are one of my closest friends. We have had our ups and downs as friends, but you mean so much to me as a friend. I hope you are okay. You don’t deserve it and nor do your mum and dad.”

Tom Lee, from Ellesmere, said: “Kirstie and family. I hope that you are all okay. You are such nice people and make this world a better place. Thinking of you and the family.”

And Jenny, from Shrewsbury, said: “I hope the Fosters are not in the house and are safe and that Kirstie will be okay as I go to school with her and hope to see her there in two weeks.”

Nathan Brenninkmeyer, from Chester, said: “Kirstie, I hope, I pray you are out there somewhere, in safety. We were good friends and we were close. Kirstie is a great person and she does not deserve this to happen to her nor her family.”

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