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Faulty wiring caused fatal fire

Investigators believe faulty electrical wiring is to blame for a house fire in Derbyshire which left four people dead.

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House fire deaths: Grandmother and father pay tribute

The grandmother of two young boys that died in a house fire in North Wingfield has paid tribute to her daughter and grandsons in a statement released today.

Jordan and Tyler Green aged twelve and nine were killed along with their mother Josie Leighton, 32, and her friend Claire James, 27.

Josie was a lovely, loving daughter who had lots of friends. Tyler was always happy. He loved life, he loved school and was always full of beans Jordan was a real character. He loved his family, specially his grandma and always had lots of friends. They will all be greatly missed.

– Lynn Leighton, mother to Josie Leighton, 32, and grandmother to Jordan and Tyler Green who died in a house fire in North Wingfield.

Jordan's father, Andrew Green, also issued a tribute to his son through police.

I can recall Jordan's first ever words. He was a cheeky, sweet, loving young man. He loved music and skateboarding. He will be deeply missed by me, his dad, and my partner.

– Andrew Green. Father of Jordan Green.
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