Likely cause of fatal Chesterfield house fire revealed
A man and woman lost their lives in the overnight blaze
A joint investigation into the cause of a fatal house fire in Chesterfield has found the most likely cause was a naked flame igniting combustible materials.
Emergency Services were alerted to the fire at a property on Staunton Close at 02.44 on Sunday 7 April.
A 65-year-old female, and a 31-year-old male were declared dead at the scene.
One further occupant was out of the property on arrival of fire crews.
Group Manager Nathan Stevens said: “Once again I would like to extend the thoughts and sympathy of everyone at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service to the family and friends of the deceased at this distressing time.”