Fire investigation officers continue to work with Derbyshire Police after Langley Mill blaze

The fire on NorthStreet, Langley Mill, in which Amy Smith, her daughter Ruby-Grace and friend Edward Green tragically lost their lives has had a huge impact on the fire and rescue service.

“The fire service works tirelessly to ensure the safety of everyone in the community and for firefighters who worked in exceptionally difficult conditions to try and rescue the deceased, it is extremely difficult to accept this tragic loss of life. The thoughts of everyone within the fire and rescue service are with both families at this sad time.

“Specialist fire investigation officers will continue to work with Derbyshire police to ensure that a thorough and robust investigation takes place to ascertain the actual cause of the fire.”