Police close investigation into Chesterfield flat fire that killed much-loved woman
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Emily Walsh, 34, passed away at her home on Seaton Court, Devonshire Close, Newbold at 9.20pm on Saturday, September 12.
Officers were called to the block of flats at just before 9pm and firefighters were met with a well-developed blaze in a first floor flat.
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Hide AdCrews entered the building wearing breathing apparatus where they found a 34-year-old woman but she sadly died at the scene.
Police believe the fire was started by a naked flame and will not carry out any further criminal investigation into her death.
Chesterfield coroners’ court were told on September 17 that the cause of Ms Walsh’s death was ‘inhalation of products of consumption pending further tests’, according to a post-mortem examination.
Derbyshire Constabulary are preparing a file for the coroner to assist with her inquest.
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Hide AdThe force said: “We would like to thank the family, and the wider community, for their support.”