In May 2015, Amy, along with Carla Connor (Alison King), becomes trapped in a fire in the Victoria Court flats after it was accidentally started by Tracy. Carla is rescued while Leanne and her partner, Kal Nazir (Jimi Mistry) enter the flat to save Amy, but Kal, Leanne and Amy all become trapped when the roof caves in, blocking the door. Luckily, the fire brigade arrive and manage to get Leanne and Amy out of the flat, but an explosion happens, killing Kal. However, Amy does not seem to take Kal's death seriously and feels happier that she was rescued from the fire. In July 2015, Amy is upset to learn that Deirdre died just before she was due to return to Weatherfield. Simon and Amy are both left money by Deirdre in her will. In September 2015, Amy starts at Weatherfield High School and she also decides to take up violin lessons. In November 2015, Simon moves in with the Barlows because he has been physically abusing his adoptive mother, Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson). Amy annoys Simon with her violin, he tries to take the violin from Amy, however Ken catches them arguing and they come up with a solution. Simon and Amy are left alone at the Barlow house and Simon ends up hurting Amy. Amy tells Ken and Tracy, who contact Leanne, who is encouraged by her half-sister Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley) to admit Simon has been hurting her. Leanne has to take Simon home and the family agree to get Simon help.