Mother of young boy dies in house fire

A women has died in a house fire in Buckley in North Wales.

The body of Kirsty Weaver, 31, was discovered by firefighters on Saturday morning.  Her young son was rescued and treated in hospital for the effects of smoke inhalation.

It is thought that the fire started around the TV area in the living room and was probably caused by a candle that had been left unattended.

A spokesperson for North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: “Police attended and officers noticed the windows of the property were black and hot and called the fire and rescue service. Fire crews from Buckley and Mold attended and discovered the body of a women.  Three teams of firefighters using breathing apparatus and hose reel jets tackled the fire.  A two year old boy was rescued from the building. He was transferred to hospital where he received treatment for smoke inhalation and is now in a stable condition.”

Investigations have shown that there were no working smoke alarms in the property.  Fire and Rescue Service Assistant Chief Fire Officer said: “It has emerged that there was no working smoke alarm at this property and I would therefore urge everyone to ensure they fit smoke alarms in their homes – they really can mean the difference between life and death.”