Much-loved woman who died in Chesterfield flat fire named

Emily Walsh, 34, sadly died at her home on Seaton Court, Devonshire Close, Newbold, at 9.20pm on Saturday.

Chesterfield coroners’ court was told today that a post-mortem took place on Monday, and the cause of death was ‘inhalation of products of consumption pending further tests’.

Adjourning the inquest, assistant coroner Emma Serrano expressed her deepest condolences to Emily’s family.

Police were called to a block of flats in Seaton Court on Devonshire Close, Newbold, shortly before 9pm on Saturday.

A Derbyshire Constabulary spokesperson said yesterday: “We believe the fire was started by a naked flame and our investigations are ongoing.

“We would like to thank those members of the public who have come forward with information to date and ask anyone who is yet to speak to us to get in touch.”

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