Couple who died in Blackpool house fire are named
Joshua Pearson and Danielle Bamber died following the blaze on Peter Street
Police investigating a house fire in Blackpool, have confirmed the names of a man and a woman who died following the blaze.
They are 28 year old Joshua Pearson, and though not formally identified yet, it is believed to be 24 year old Danielle Bamber.
The fire broke out at a property on Peter Street in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
In a tribute Joshua’s family said: “Joshua was a much-loved son, that will be sorely missed, who adored his girlfriend and children.”
Danielle’s family said: “We as a family are devastated by what has happened to Danielle our daughter and her family.
“Please allow us respect as a family to grieve in peace and refrain from any further speculation on social media and to refrain from posting further pictures of Danielle and her family. Please respect our wishes at our time.”
The couple lived at the address along with their two children aged six years and 20 months. The six-year-old was taken to hospital after the fire but thankfully did not sustain any serious injuries. The 20-month-old remains in hospital in a poorly condition.
Our thoughts are with the family’s loved ones at this devastating time.
Work is ongoing with our colleagues from the fire service to establish the exact cause of the fire and we are keeping an open mind but so far, we have found no evidence that it was started deliberately.
Police would again ask that that people avoid unhelpful and upsetting speculation which is adding to the family’s distress.
Chief Supt Mike Gladwin, our West Divisional Commander, said: “My thoughts today are with those impacted by this tragic event. This is an absolutely heartbreaking incident which has resulted in two people losing their lives, and two young children losing their parents. One of those young people remains very poorly in hospital.
“Our work to try and understand exactly what has happened to cause this devastating fire is ongoing and when we are in a position to give further updates we will do so, but as I’m sure people will appreciate this may take some time.
“I know news of this incident will have deeply affected people in the local area and further afield and I would like to thank the community for their support and understanding.”