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Firefighters' inquests adjourned Firefighters' inquests adjourned
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An inquest into the deaths of four firefighters who died as a result of a warehouse blaze has been opened and adjourned until a later date.An inquest into the deaths of four firefighters who died as a result of a warehouse blaze has been opened and adjourned until a later date.
Their bodies can now be released to their families, Warwickshire coroner Michael Coker confirmed.Their bodies can now be released to their families, Warwickshire coroner Michael Coker confirmed.
The bodies of Ashley Stephens, 20, John Averis, 27, and Darren Yates-Badley, 24, were found inside the remains of the building in Atherstone-on-Stour.The bodies of Ashley Stephens, 20, John Averis, 27, and Darren Yates-Badley, 24, were found inside the remains of the building in Atherstone-on-Stour.
Ian Reid, 44, died in hospital following the fire on 2 November.Ian Reid, 44, died in hospital following the fire on 2 November.
Gave up career
The inquest heard his initial cause of death was given as carbon monoxide poisoning and smoke inhalation.The inquest heard his initial cause of death was given as carbon monoxide poisoning and smoke inhalation.
The cause of the death for the other three remains uncertain but is presumed to be the result of "conflagration" - an intense fire.The cause of the death for the other three remains uncertain but is presumed to be the result of "conflagration" - an intense fire.
Ian Reid gave up his job at the Inland Revenue earlier in the year to become a full-time firefighter at Rugby, the inquest was told.
But he also continued as a retained firefighter at Stratford.
In a statement his widow Julie described him as a perfect husband and family man who never missed one of their daughter Sophie's football matches.
'Good progress''Good progress'
Warwickshire Police are leading an investigation into the fire alongside members of the Health and Safety Executive and the fire service.Warwickshire Police are leading an investigation into the fire alongside members of the Health and Safety Executive and the fire service.
Forensic examinations at the scene are expected to take several weeks due to the size and condition of the building and the investigation itself is expected to last several months.Forensic examinations at the scene are expected to take several weeks due to the size and condition of the building and the investigation itself is expected to last several months.
Det Ch Insp Adrian McGee said the force was making good progress but there was a considerable amount of work to be done.Det Ch Insp Adrian McGee said the force was making good progress but there was a considerable amount of work to be done.
"This is a complex investigation involving considerable resources from Warwickshire Police and we are working closely with other forces and the national fire and rescue service to try to provide answers for the families about what happened on the night and why the four men died," he said."This is a complex investigation involving considerable resources from Warwickshire Police and we are working closely with other forces and the national fire and rescue service to try to provide answers for the families about what happened on the night and why the four men died," he said.