Inquest rules fatal house fire in Barnsley was accidental

An inquest into the death of a woman in a house fire in Barnsley ruled that the blaze started accidentally.
Carol Padgett died in a house fire in BarnsleyCarol Padgett died in a house fire in Barnsley
Carol Padgett died in a house fire in Barnsley

Carol Padgett, aged 58, died along with her pet dog when a fire broke out in her home in New Road, Staincross, Barnsley, in March 2017.

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An inquest into Ms Padgett's death ruled that she died as a result of an accident.

She suffered carbon monoxide poisoning as smoke filled her home.

Following her death, Ms Padgett's son, Lee, said she had a 'heart of gold'.