Tributes to ‘stunning mum in and out’ killed in home fireplace as kids escaped
A mum-of-four who was killed in a house fire has been described as “beautiful inside and out”.
Kate Mulcahy was found dead after a fire broke out at a luxury home at Ramsden Farm, a cluster of upmarket homes off Roundthorn Road in Middleton, Greater Manchester in the early hours of Sunday morning, November 10.
It’s understood the 37-year-old had twin boys, who were born last year, and two girls.
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Although a number of children escaped the blaze, Ms Mulcahy could not be saved, reports Manchester Evening News.
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Formal identification has not yet taken place, but Ms Mulcahy’s family is being supported by specially-trained officers, the MEN reports.
Neighbours said the house was recently put up for sale, with signs outside appearing “four or five weeks ago”. An online listing, which has now been removed, valued the home at £1.2million.
As forensic officers remain at the scene, combing for evidence, tributes have poured in for the mum, with flowers and condolences placed on the front lawn and heartbreaking messages shared on social media.
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Friend Daniel Towsey posted: “Heartbreaking news, RIP Kate.” Farrah Terris wrote: “Absolutely heartbroken my lifelong friend. You was the best matey. Love you forever xx.”
Johanna Black posted: “Cruel world. RIP Kate. Will always remember the laughs.” Ania Kaczmarek said: “Beautiful Kate. Always in our hearts.”
Charley Rose said: “Heartbreaking! I can’t stop thinking about you Kate! You were one of the nicest souls I’ve ever met! Beautiful inside and out. I’m so sorry this happened to you!”
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Carol Duggan, who lives nearby, recalled the night of horror incident: “I got up at 5am because I couldn’t sleep. It was very bright outside and I went to see what was going on.
“There were fire engines. In the morning I walked down and saw it had been cordoned off. She seemed a nice person, very chatty. I was totally shocked when I found out it was her.”
A joint investigation into the fire is underway between Greater Manchester Police and the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS).
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A spokesperson for GMP earlier said: “At 4.22am Sunday morning (November 10) we were called to reports of a fire at a house on Round Thorn Road, Middleton.
“Emergency services attended, and sadly a woman in her 30s was found inside the house deceased. An investigation is underway to establish the circumstances.”
A GMFRS spokesperson said that five fire engines attended the blaze.
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