Tribute to caretaker fire victim

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A family have paid tribute to a school caretaker, who died after being rescued from a house fire near Newport.

Firefighters were called to the house in a cul-de-sac in Undy, near Magor, on Wednesday.

Tim Flood, 41, a father-of-three, was said to be popular with staff and pupils alike at Undy Primary School.

"Tim will be sadly missed, a loving husband and father to his three children, loved by his close family and friends," said a family statement.

"We will remember him for all the fun times we had together," they added.

"He played an important part in the community through his role as caretaker at Undy Primary School."

Mr Flood was taken to hospital on Wednesday, where he died.

The blaze left a gaping hole in the house roof and forced the evacuation of 10 neighbouring homes.