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Six-year-old girl dies following Stoke-on-Trent flat fire | Six-year-old girl dies following Stoke-on-Trent flat fire |
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A six-year-old girl has died following a flat fire which claimed the life of her mother and left her baby sister in a critical condition. | A six-year-old girl has died following a flat fire which claimed the life of her mother and left her baby sister in a critical condition. |
Tafaoul Fadoul, from Ringlands Close, Stoke-on-Trent, died in hospital on Wednesday afternoon, two days after her mother Zainab Adam, 36. | Tafaoul Fadoul, from Ringlands Close, Stoke-on-Trent, died in hospital on Wednesday afternoon, two days after her mother Zainab Adam, 36. |
The family were injured in a fire which "started accidentally" on Sunday. | The family were injured in a fire which "started accidentally" on Sunday. |
Ms Adam's other daughter, six-month-old Tamunni Fadoul, remains in a critical condition in hospital. | Ms Adam's other daughter, six-month-old Tamunni Fadoul, remains in a critical condition in hospital. |
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Investigators said the fire involved a wall-mounted electric storage heater which was close to clothing. | Investigators said the fire involved a wall-mounted electric storage heater which was close to clothing. |
It said the exact circumstances, including how flames spread to other flats, were still being looked into. | It said the exact circumstances, including how flames spread to other flats, were still being looked into. |
Det Ch Insp David Giles said: "The death of Tafaoul is such an immense tragedy and our sincere condolences are extended to her family and friends. | Det Ch Insp David Giles said: "The death of Tafaoul is such an immense tragedy and our sincere condolences are extended to her family and friends. |
"I cannot imagine the pain and anguish being felt by the remaining family as their dear little daughter Tamunni is still in a critical condition." | "I cannot imagine the pain and anguish being felt by the remaining family as their dear little daughter Tamunni is still in a critical condition." |
The fire damaged six flats at the Stoke-on-Trent City Council-owned block. | The fire damaged six flats at the Stoke-on-Trent City Council-owned block. |
Glynn Luznyj from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue added the news had "hit the service hard, particularly those firefighters who were at the incident and carried out the rescues". | |
Ms Adam and her daughters were affected by smoke inhalation after the fire started in the flat below, the fire service said. | Ms Adam and her daughters were affected by smoke inhalation after the fire started in the flat below, the fire service said. |
The investigation is being supported by the Health and Safety Executive and fire service. | The investigation is being supported by the Health and Safety Executive and fire service. |
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