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09/09/2010
Tribute For Mother And Daughter Killed In House Fire
The family of a mother and her three-year-old daughter who were killed in a house fire in Milton Keynes earlier this week have paid tribute to them.
The bodies of Bola Ejifunmilayo, 29, and her daughter Fiyin were found after the fire at the house in Fishermead Boulevard, which broke out in the early hours of Sunday morning.
A family statement described Mrs Ejifunmilayo as a devoted Christian, who attended the Redeemed Christian Church of God and was a member of its choir. The statement said: "Bola had a pure mind and was a loving mother. She was affectionate with a joyful spirit. She had many friends within Milton Keynes, especially Fishermead, and was always willing to help others.
"She will be greatly missed by her family and friends in the UK and Nigeria, including her husband, Muyiwa Ejifunmilayo."
Fiyin was described as a "lovely child, very bubbly and intelligent", who had been due to start school on Monday. The statement said: "She spent a lot of time with us and whenever she visited, she made us all happy."
One woman was rescued after the fire broke out, while a firefighter was injured, trying to enter the room in which the bodies of Mrs Ejifunmilayo and her daughter were found.
It is understood that floors and ceilings in the building collapsed before a full search of the property could be carried out.
The bodies of Mrs Ejifunmilayo and her daughter were found around 1pm on Monday.
A woman from Corby, Northants, was arrested on suspicion of arson and released on bail.
It is understood that five separate groups were living in the building, but it was not licensed for multiple occupancy.
(KMcA/GK)
The bodies of Bola Ejifunmilayo, 29, and her daughter Fiyin were found after the fire at the house in Fishermead Boulevard, which broke out in the early hours of Sunday morning.
A family statement described Mrs Ejifunmilayo as a devoted Christian, who attended the Redeemed Christian Church of God and was a member of its choir. The statement said: "Bola had a pure mind and was a loving mother. She was affectionate with a joyful spirit. She had many friends within Milton Keynes, especially Fishermead, and was always willing to help others.
"She will be greatly missed by her family and friends in the UK and Nigeria, including her husband, Muyiwa Ejifunmilayo."
Fiyin was described as a "lovely child, very bubbly and intelligent", who had been due to start school on Monday. The statement said: "She spent a lot of time with us and whenever she visited, she made us all happy."
One woman was rescued after the fire broke out, while a firefighter was injured, trying to enter the room in which the bodies of Mrs Ejifunmilayo and her daughter were found.
It is understood that floors and ceilings in the building collapsed before a full search of the property could be carried out.
The bodies of Mrs Ejifunmilayo and her daughter were found around 1pm on Monday.
A woman from Corby, Northants, was arrested on suspicion of arson and released on bail.
It is understood that five separate groups were living in the building, but it was not licensed for multiple occupancy.
(KMcA/GK)
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