A disabled woman who died in a fire in Derby had been disabled and dependent on an electric wheelchair to go around.
The victim, who has been locally identified as Ruth, died together with her dogs Tilly and Harley on Friday, September 6.
Neighbours say, Ruth, who was disabled and required a mobility scooter, was known in the area because of her dogs.
But, the neighbours say they did not know she had died in a fire and they assumed she had just been found collapsed dead. Mrs Hoskins, a neighbour, said she knew Ruth and described the tragedy as “really sad”.
She said: “I didn’t know her that well, but it is sad. I didn’t know there was a fire, I just thought they found her collapsed in the house.
“I knew she was disabled. She used one of those electric wheelchairs. I know she had carers.”
Angela, another neighbour also said she did not interact much with Ruth. Angela said: “I didn’t know her too well. We just said hello to each other over the fence.”
Tributes left at the home of disabled woman who lost her life in fire
Flowers and cards have been left outside the bungalow where Ruth and her dogs died. An eery silence greets you at the place, which shows very little signs of damage from the outside.
One card, from Ruth’s parents, reads: “We will always love you, always.
“Forever in our hearts. RIP Ruth, Tilly + Harley. From the ones that love you the most. Mum + Dad.”
Another card, from Ruth’s Uncle and Aunt reads: “To my niece. For in our hearts. Love from Uncle + Aunty. P+D and family”.
Authorities statements on a house fire in Sinfin
A spokesperson for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue said: “On Friday 6 September at 11.10 am we were called to reports of a fire on Merlin Green in Sinfin, Derby.
“We attended the property and a 35-year-old woman and two dogs were found deceased. A joint investigation with the fire service is underway but there are believed to be no suspicious circumstances.”
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