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| The family of two brothers who died in a flat fire in an Anglesey village at the weekend have paid tribute to them. | The family of two brothers who died in a flat fire in an Anglesey village at the weekend have paid tribute to them. |
| Kyal Owen, four, who was about to start school, and Konnor, three, died of smoke inhalation in the blaze at Llanfaethlu near Holyhead. | Kyal Owen, four, who was about to start school, and Konnor, three, died of smoke inhalation in the blaze at Llanfaethlu near Holyhead. |
| Detectives are examining the flat, which was rented by the boys' father. | Detectives are examining the flat, which was rented by the boys' father. |
| A 32-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the fire has been released on bail. A joint police and fire investigation is continuing. | A 32-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the fire has been released on bail. A joint police and fire investigation is continuing. |
| Floral tributes and toys have been left outside the building. | Floral tributes and toys have been left outside the building. |
| Very happy children who were always smiling Their family on Kyal and Konnor | Very happy children who were always smiling Their family on Kyal and Konnor |
| A man, believed to be the boys' father, suffered minor injuries when he escaped the blaze and alerted emergency services. | A man, believed to be the boys' father, suffered minor injuries when he escaped the blaze and alerted emergency services. |
| The first-floor flat where the fire broke out at 0130 BST on Saturday is above The Coffee Shop in the village centre. | The first-floor flat where the fire broke out at 0130 BST on Saturday is above The Coffee Shop in the village centre. |
| In a statement issued through the police Kyal and Konnor's family said they were "devastated by their tragic and untimely deaths". | In a statement issued through the police Kyal and Konnor's family said they were "devastated by their tragic and untimely deaths". |
| A book of condolence has opened for Konnor and Kyal | |
| They said the boys were "very happy children who were always smiling. Their parents and their large extended family loved them dearly. | They said the boys were "very happy children who were always smiling. Their parents and their large extended family loved them dearly. |
| "Although Kyal and Konnor lived with their mother, they loved spending time with their father and were mad about toy trucks and tractors," the statement said. | "Although Kyal and Konnor lived with their mother, they loved spending time with their father and were mad about toy trucks and tractors," the statement said. |
| "Sadly, they will not live to fulfil their shared ambition which was to work alongside their dad." | "Sadly, they will not live to fulfil their shared ambition which was to work alongside their dad." |
| Playing superheroes | Playing superheroes |
| The brothers were remembered as "very affectionate" and the statement described how they would often bring flowers home to their mother after days out. | The brothers were remembered as "very affectionate" and the statement described how they would often bring flowers home to their mother after days out. |
| The boys loved animals and enjoyed going for walks with their grandfather and the family dogs, going to the park to feed the ducks and play. | The boys loved animals and enjoyed going for walks with their grandfather and the family dogs, going to the park to feed the ducks and play. |
| It also described how the brothers liked visiting the seaside near their home and enjoyed crabbing and playing on the beach. | It also described how the brothers liked visiting the seaside near their home and enjoyed crabbing and playing on the beach. |
| The fire investigation is continuing | |
| Like all young boys, it added, they were very active and loved dressing up playing superheroes like Batman and Superman. | Like all young boys, it added, they were very active and loved dressing up playing superheroes like Batman and Superman. |
| "Konnor in particular was a big fan of Buzz Lightyear and played games where he pretended to be the character". | "Konnor in particular was a big fan of Buzz Lightyear and played games where he pretended to be the character". |
| Kyal should have started school on Tuesday "but sadly will never get the opportunity to meet new friends". | Kyal should have started school on Tuesday "but sadly will never get the opportunity to meet new friends". |
| "It was only a short time ago that he won his races at his nursery sports day which made his family and friends so proud," said his family. | "It was only a short time ago that he won his races at his nursery sports day which made his family and friends so proud," said his family. |
| A book of condolence is being placed in the village shop and the family are nominating a charity to which people are able to contribute. | A book of condolence is being placed in the village shop and the family are nominating a charity to which people are able to contribute. |
| North Wales Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the fire. | North Wales Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the fire. |
| Anyone with information should contact the police on 0845 6071001 (Welsh language line) or 0845 6071002 (English language line). | Anyone with information should contact the police on 0845 6071001 (Welsh language line) or 0845 6071002 (English language line). |