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Boy, 12, dies week after house fire that killed his father and brother Boy, 12, dies week after house fire that killed his father and brother
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A schoolboy left critically ill following a house fire that killed his father and younger brother has died from his injuries.A schoolboy left critically ill following a house fire that killed his father and younger brother has died from his injuries.
Jack Sykes, 12, was treated in hospital for almost a week after being rescued from the blaze shortly after 6.30pm last Wednesday. But he died on Tuesday night.Jack Sykes, 12, was treated in hospital for almost a week after being rescued from the blaze shortly after 6.30pm last Wednesday. But he died on Tuesday night.
Detectives said the fire in Penistone, South Yorkshire, was started deliberately and an accelerant was used but said they are not looking for anyone else. Detectives said the fire in Penistone, South Yorkshire, was started deliberately and an accelerant was used but added that they are not looking for anyone else.
Jack’s nine-year-old brother, Paul, and father Darren, 44, were also rescued from the blaze but died in hospital later the same evening. The three were found by firefighters on the first floor of their semi-detached house. Jack’s nine-year-old brother, Paul, and father Darren Sykes, 44, were also rescued from the blaze but died in hospital later the same evening. The three were found by firefighters on the first floor of their semi-detached house.
Jack attended Penistone grammar school and Paul was a pupil at Springvale primary school, also in the town.Jack attended Penistone grammar school and Paul was a pupil at Springvale primary school, also in the town.
After Paul’s death, headteacher Andy Platt said: “Following the recent tragic events in Penistone, all of us at Springvale primary school wish to offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Paul Sykes at this very difficult time.After Paul’s death, headteacher Andy Platt said: “Following the recent tragic events in Penistone, all of us at Springvale primary school wish to offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Paul Sykes at this very difficult time.
“Paul was an outgoing, popular boy who was blossoming into a fine runner and cornet player. He will be greatly missed.“Paul was an outgoing, popular boy who was blossoming into a fine runner and cornet player. He will be greatly missed.
“The pupils and staff at Springvale are being very well supported, both by an experienced team of specialists from Barnsley council and members of the wider community.”“The pupils and staff at Springvale are being very well supported, both by an experienced team of specialists from Barnsley council and members of the wider community.”