If someone has video or pictures of the kids messing around with firecrackers that caused the fire, you've definitely got a case. Otherwise in my non lawyer opinion, no luck.
So sorry to hear this.
I hope everybody reading this, that rents, makes sure they have renter's insurance. My folks always made sure I got it when I was renting. Not just for coverage of losses in situations like this, but also liability coverage is typically included. When I tried to tell them I didn't own enough or make enough as a student for it to be worth it, they reminded me how hard it would be to replace even a TV and clothes if I made very little, and how would I ever pay off a judgement if somebody sued me for something that should be covered on the insurance, and I didn't have it? So I always maintained coverage.
So sorry to hear this.
I hope everybody reading this, that rents, makes sure they have renter's insurance. My folks always made sure I got it when I was renting. Not just for coverage of losses in situations like this, but also liability coverage is typically included. When I tried to tell them I didn't own enough or make enough as a student for it to be worth it, they reminded me how hard it would be to replace even a TV and clothes if I made very little, and how would I ever pay off a judgement if somebody sued me for something that should be covered on the insurance, and I didn't have it? So I always maintained coverage.