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Little boy accidentally starts fire that burns down home

A young family say their little boy accidentally started a fire that destroyed their Perth home.

Troy lives with autism, and a charred teddy is one of the few toys he and his five-year-old brother have left.

Seven News understands the seven-year-old found a hidden lighter and was playing with it on his bed as the rest of the family slept.

An accident has left a Perth home virtually gutted by fire. Source: 7 News
An accident has left a Perth home virtually gutted by fire. Source: 7 News

The Calista family managed to get out of the house safely without anyone being injured, but have lost most of their possessions.

The devastated family has one simple message.

Devasted mum Kylie warned parents not to have lighters or matches in a house with children. Source: 7 News
Devasted mum Kylie warned parents not to have lighters or matches in a house with children. Source: 7 News

"If you've got children, don't have lighters," mother Kylie Weinbrecht said.

"Just don't have lighters or matches."

The damage bill is estimated at around $200,000. Source: 7 News
The damage bill is estimated at around $200,000. Source: 7 News

The damage is estimated at around $200,000.