TRIBUTES have flooded in for a mum and three kids who died in a devastating house fire.
The four victims of the blaze in Bradford, West Yorkshire, were named as Bryonie Gawith, 29, Denisty-mai, nine, Oscar, five and Aubree, one.
FacebookThe four victims were named as Bryonie Gawith, 29, Denisty-mai, nine, Oscar, five and Aubree, one[/caption]
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Ben LackA woman and three kids who died in a ‘deliberate’ house fire in Bradford have been named[/caption]
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YappAppA 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder[/caption]
A heartbreaking note on a card read: “To Bryony [sic], Denisty [sic], Oscar + Aubree.
“Thinking of you at this difficult time. Have fun in heaven. We will miss you.”
Police previously confirmed that a 29-year-old woman died at the scene of the blaze while the three children were passed away in hospital.
A 39-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and taken to hospital with critical injuries, the force added.
An initial investigation showed the fire in Bradford was deliberately set and is believed to be a domestic-related crime, police said.
Heartbreaking photos today showed the toys of the children and damaged furniture strewn across the back garden.
Charred out windows and doors also revealed a scene of devastation following the blaze at the semi-detached property.
Neighbours on Westbury Road reported hearing “screams” coming from the home after around five fire engines and a dozen ambulances arrived just after 2am.
Others saw smoke “billowing out of the house” and smelled “burned rubber” as the property went up in flames.
One neighbour, who wanted to remain anonymous, said: “‘Flames and smoke were coming out of house. We were shocked.
“There was really thick smoke coming up the street. It filled the whole area. It looked foggy. It was overwhelming.
“You could hear screaming. I was scared to go up there to see because you don’t know what’s happening. It’s a massive thing that’s gone on. It’s scary.”
“My husband went up the street to see if he could help. He could see it was a house fire as there were flames and smoke coming out of it. The fire was blazing.
“But firefighters and police told him to stand back and not put himself in danger. There were other residents trying to help too.
“He said he’d seen two firefighters run into the home.”
Another local resident, who didn’t want to be named, said: “There was a large police presence. I believe at least 15 police vehicles were there.
“I also saw about six ambulances and at least four or five fire engines. I think it could have been a serious house fire.
“We live down the street and we’re near the scene. It’s still all blocked off this morning.”
A further resident said: “It woke me up. I heard the sirens at 2am or 3am in the morning.
“Smoke was billowing out of the house. I knew something had happened and it was not good. There was a bad smell. It smelled like burned rubber.”
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