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Derbyshire fire 'not suspicious'

A Derbyshire police spokesman said the cause of a deadly blaze that left four people dead was not thought not to be suspicious. Josie Leighton, Jordon Green and Tyler Green died yesterday after the fire at a house in North Wingfield in Derbyshire.

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House fire victim always had a 'big smile on his face'

One of the victims of the house fire in Chesterfield "always had a smile on his face", his headteacher has said.

Jordan Green and his nine-year-old brother Tyler were pronounced dead at Chesterfield and District Royal Hospital following the fire at Williamthorpe Road, North Wingfield.

Jordan Green died in a house fire in Chesterfield yesterday. Credit: Family handout

The 12-year-old's headteacher at North East Derbyshire Support Centre, Val Fisher, said: “Jordan had only been with us since September, but in that short time was making good progress.

"He was well liked by fellow pupils and staff and always had a big smile on his face. He enjoyed all the activities, and loved being part of a team. He was funny and sociable. We will all miss him.“

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