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| The family of two brothers who died in a flat fire in a village on Anglesey at the weekend have paid tribute. | The family of two brothers who died in a flat fire in a village on Anglesey at the weekend have paid tribute. |
| Kyal Owen, four, who was about to start school, and Konnor, three, died of smoke inhalation in the blaze at Llanfaethlu near Holyhead. | Kyal Owen, four, who was about to start school, and Konnor, three, died of smoke inhalation in the blaze at Llanfaethlu near Holyhead. |
| They were "full of life and fun", the tribute said, and loved dressing up as Batman, Superman and Buzz Lightyear. | |
| A 32-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the fire has been released on bail. | A 32-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the fire has been released on bail. |
| A joint police and fire investigation is continuing. | A joint police and fire investigation is continuing. |
| A man, believed to be the boys' father, suffered minor injuries when he escaped the blaze and alerted emergency services. | A man, believed to be the boys' father, suffered minor injuries when he escaped the blaze and alerted emergency services. |
| 'Always smiling' | 'Always smiling' |
| The first-floor flat where the fire broke out at 0130 BST on Saturday is above The Coffee Shop in the village centre. | The first-floor flat where the fire broke out at 0130 BST on Saturday is above The Coffee Shop in the village centre. |
| In a statement issued through the police Kyal and Konnor's family said they were "devastated by their tragic and untimely deaths" | In a statement issued through the police Kyal and Konnor's family said they were "devastated by their tragic and untimely deaths" |
| The fire investigation is continuing | The fire investigation is continuing |
| They said the boys were "very happy children who were always smiling. Their parents and their large extended family loved them dearly. | They said the boys were "very happy children who were always smiling. Their parents and their large extended family loved them dearly. |
| "Although Kyal and Konnor lived with their mother, they loved spending time with their father and were mad about toy trucks and tractors," the statement said. | "Although Kyal and Konnor lived with their mother, they loved spending time with their father and were mad about toy trucks and tractors," the statement said. |
| "Sadly, they will not live to fulfil their shared ambition which was to work alongside their Dad. | "Sadly, they will not live to fulfil their shared ambition which was to work alongside their Dad. |
| Playing superheroes | Playing superheroes |
| The brothers were remembered as "very affectionate" and the statement described how they would often bring flowers home to mum after days out. | The brothers were remembered as "very affectionate" and the statement described how they would often bring flowers home to mum after days out. |
| The statement said the boys loved animals and enjoyed going for walks with their grandfather and the family dogs, going to the park to feed the ducks and play. | The statement said the boys loved animals and enjoyed going for walks with their grandfather and the family dogs, going to the park to feed the ducks and play. |
| It also described how the brothers liked visiting the seaside near their home and enjoyed crabbing and playing on the beach. | It also described how the brothers liked visiting the seaside near their home and enjoyed crabbing and playing on the beach. |
| Kyal loved swimming and spent hours in the sea, said the statement. | Kyal loved swimming and spent hours in the sea, said the statement. |
| Like all young boys, it added, they were very active and loved dressing up playing superheroes like Batman and Superman. | Like all young boys, it added, they were very active and loved dressing up playing superheroes like Batman and Superman. |
| "Konnor in particular was a big fan of Buzz Lightyear and played games where he pretended to be the character. | "Konnor in particular was a big fan of Buzz Lightyear and played games where he pretended to be the character. |
| The tribute added Kyal should have started school on Tuesday "but sadly will never get the opportunity to meet new friends". | The tribute added Kyal should have started school on Tuesday "but sadly will never get the opportunity to meet new friends". |
| "It was only a short time ago that he won his races at his nursery sports day which made his family and friends so proud. | "It was only a short time ago that he won his races at his nursery sports day which made his family and friends so proud. |
| North Wales Police said they were continuing to investigate the circumstances of the fire. | North Wales Police said they were continuing to investigate the circumstances of the fire. |
| An examination of the scene by police, fire service and the forensic science service has been completed. | An examination of the scene by police, fire service and the forensic science service has been completed. |
| Anyone with information should contact the police on 0845 6071001 (Welsh language line) or 0845 6071002 (English Language line). | Anyone with information should contact the police on 0845 6071001 (Welsh language line) or 0845 6071002 (English Language line). |