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Police Name Toddlers Killed in Wolverhampton House Fire

Police say a joint inquiry with fire investigators is under way after the arrest of a woman later bailed.

Overview

  • Police identified the boys as J'Saun, 3, and Xaliq, 1, following Friday's house fire on Mason Street in Wolverhampton.
  • Firefighters wearing breathing gear pulled the children from the home, but they were pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Two other children and a woman were already outside when crews arrived, and paramedics checked them before discharging them at the scene.
  • A woman in her 30s was arrested on suspicion of causing or allowing the deaths and has been released on bail while inquiries continue.
  • Detectives are working with West Midlands Fire Service, supporting the family who have requested privacy, and asking anyone with information to call 101 quoting log 5640 of April 24.