Tragic Fire Claims Lives of Mother and Three Children in Bradford
- Two men, aged 36 and 45, were arrested in connection with the deliberate house fire in Bradford.
- The fire resulted in the tragic deaths of a mother and her three children.
- Police suspect the fire was started deliberately.
In a devastating incident early Wednesday morning, Bryonie Gawith, 29, and her three children—Denisty, 9, Oscar, 5, and 22-month-old Aubree Birtle—lost their lives in a house fire on Westbury Road, Bradford. The fire, which authorities believe was started deliberately, has led to the arrest of three men on suspicion of murder. Two men, aged 36 and 45, were apprehended during police raids in the Keighley area, while a 39-year-old man, who was arrested at the scene, remains in critical condition in the hospital. The family of the victims expressed their profound grief in a statement, describing the loss of "our B" and her children, affectionately referred to as "Chuch, Oggy, and Strawberry." They conveyed their struggle to comprehend the tragedy and requested privacy as they navigate their unimaginable sorrow. Jonathan, the children's father, expressed his devastation over the sudden loss, emphasizing the need for peace as he grieves. West Yorkshire Police have indicated that the fire is being treated as a domestic-related incident, with early investigations suggesting a possible dispute involving a family member who was visiting the Gawith home. Specialist officers are providing support to the bereaved family during this difficult time, as the community mourns the tragic loss of four lives.