Blackpool fire: Tributes to 'beautiful' couple killed in tragedy as baby son fights for life
manchestereveningnews.co.ukHeartfelt tributes have been paid to a "beautiful" couple who tragically lost their lives in a devastating house fire, which has also left their 18-month-old son fighting for his life in a coma.
Josh Pearson, aged 28, and Danielle Bamber, 24, died after flames engulfed their terraced home in Blackpool, Lancashire. Their two young children were rescued and taken to hospital following the heroic actions of a neighbour who broke windows to save them.
Firefighters responded to the emergency at the Peter Street property in the early hours of Wednesday. Danielle was declared dead at the scene, while Josh succumbed to his injuries in hospital.
Their six-year-old son Oscar is reportedly stable in hospital, but friends disclosed on Thursday that Lorenzo, just 18-months-old, is currently in a coma. READ MORE: 'Treated like a piece of meat': The harrowing experiences of women and girls in Greater Manchester Police custody In an outpouring of grief, Josh's sister Jacqueline Pearson paid homage to her brother as the "best brother ever" and honoured the couple as "beautiful angels" in a heartfelt social media post. "I feel sick internally sick to be writing this, Joshua you were the best brother ever.
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