Police open investigation after two die in Bletchley house fire

Police have opened a formal investigation regarding two unexplained deaths following a house fire in Bletchley yesterday (30/5).

A 15-year-old girl and a 67-year-old woman sadly died at the scene in St Patrick’s Way in Bletchley, after a fire broke out on Friday afternoon.

Multiple Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service crews attended the fire reported at around 12:05pm yesterday, with Thames Valley Police, South Central Ambulance Service, and Service and Helicopter Emergency Medical Service crews also attending the incident.

Although firefighters quickly brought the fire under control, they were unfortunately unable to save the two who lost their lives.

The victims’ next of kin have been informed and offered our support.

Although she has not been formally identified, Thames Valley Police confirmed the girl who tragically died was identified by police as Ann Eyre, from Bletchley. Police have asked people to respect her family’s privacy at this incredibly difficult time.

The older woman who sadly died following the fire has also not been formally identified and police are unable to confirm her identity at this time.

Thames Valley Police said, “Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims of this tragic fire.

“St Patrick’s Way was closed but reopened yesterday. Thank you to the local residents for your patience and we apologise for any inconvenience.

“Any witnesses or anyone with information should call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43250265711.”