Cwmbran fire: Family pays tribute to 'much loved' daughter

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The family of a woman killed in a flat fire in Torfaen has paid tribute to a "much loved" daughter.

Samantha Thomas, 29, died in the blaze on Shakespeare Road, St Dials, Cwmbran, on Tuesday.

A 49-year-old man, who was taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation, was later arrested on suspicion of murder.

In a statement, her family said Ms Thomas would be "greatly missed by all of her close and extended family".

Neighbours told of desperate efforts to rescue Ms Thomas from the balcony of the top floor flat after the blaze broke out.

More than 30 firefighters from across Cardiff and Newport were sent to tackle the blaze.

Officers want witnesses to call 101.