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| GB swimmer Tazmin Pugh died in 'accidental' house fire | GB swimmer Tazmin Pugh died in 'accidental' house fire |
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| A British youth swimmer died in a house fire started by an electrical extension cable over-heating, fire investigators have said. | A British youth swimmer died in a house fire started by an electrical extension cable over-heating, fire investigators have said. |
| Tazmin Pugh and her partner Josh Kirk were found dead inside a house in Cotheridge, near Worcester, on Sunday. | Tazmin Pugh and her partner Josh Kirk were found dead inside a house in Cotheridge, near Worcester, on Sunday. |
| Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) concluded the fire, which was caused by an extension cable under furniture, was accidental. | Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) concluded the fire, which was caused by an extension cable under furniture, was accidental. |
| Ms Pugh, 18, swam for England and Great Britain at youth level. | Ms Pugh, 18, swam for England and Great Britain at youth level. |
| Emergency services were called to the house on Bromyard Road at about 20:00 GMT. | Emergency services were called to the house on Bromyard Road at about 20:00 GMT. |
| Mark Preece, area commander of HWFRS, warned about the risks of electrical home appliances. | Mark Preece, area commander of HWFRS, warned about the risks of electrical home appliances. |
| He said: "Overloaded sockets, frayed or worn cables, and extension cables which are 'daisy-chained' or overheat under materials such as bed clothes or rugs, can become hot and ignite combustible materials around them. | He said: "Overloaded sockets, frayed or worn cables, and extension cables which are 'daisy-chained' or overheat under materials such as bed clothes or rugs, can become hot and ignite combustible materials around them. |
| "Making these simple checks in our own homes could help avert another tragedy." | "Making these simple checks in our own homes could help avert another tragedy." |
| Det Insp Mark Roberts of West Mercia Police said: "Sadly, two young lives were taken in a house fire on Sunday evening in Cotheridge. Formal identification has not yet taken place. | Det Insp Mark Roberts of West Mercia Police said: "Sadly, two young lives were taken in a house fire on Sunday evening in Cotheridge. Formal identification has not yet taken place. |
| "We will continue to support the families through this tough time." | "We will continue to support the families through this tough time." |
| On Wednesday British Swimming and Swim England said they had learned of the "untimely passing" of Ms Pugh and Mr Kirk, 21, and extended "deepest condolences" to family and friends. | On Wednesday British Swimming and Swim England said they had learned of the "untimely passing" of Ms Pugh and Mr Kirk, 21, and extended "deepest condolences" to family and friends. |
| The former Ellesmere College student was also described as an "outstanding young woman". |