Victims of Cambridge flat fire named
Flames tore through the property in the King's Hedges area of the city early on Friday morning
Last updated 2nd Jul 2023
Three people killed in a flat fire in Cambridge have been named by police.
31 year old Gemma Germeney, eight year old Lilly Peden and four year old Oliver Peden died from injuries they suffered in the fire at a home in the King's Hedges area of the city early on Friday morning.
A man in his 30s who managed to escape from the property remains in a critical condition in hospital.
Cambridgeshire Police says its thoughts remain with the family, friends and the local community following this tragic incident.
Officers are working alongside the fire service to establish the most probable cause of the fire.
Tributes, flowers and messages have been left at the scene for the victims and their friends and family.
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue says it's providing support and fire safety advice to people living nearby.
Area Commander Stuart Smith said: "This is a devastating and deeply upsetting incident that will touch many people. Our thoughts are with the relatives, friends and neighbours of the family. It’s just heartbreaking.
“We know this will have a huge impact on the local community and our fire safety team was in the area visiting residents yesterday to provide fire safety information and reassurance and will be returning next week.
“A fire like this is one of the toughest incidents you can attend as a firefighter and we’re looking after the welfare of all those who responded to or supported this incident.”