Heartfelt 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.
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I can not believe this has happened to you. "I won't ever forget our phone call the other day and the amount we were laughing I'll cherish our memories forever! I love you forever and always. Danielle you are going to be sadly missed! I'm so sorry this has happened to t.