A four year old boy has become the second victim of a house fire in Wigan at the weekend after dying of his injuries in hospital today
Ethan Mason suffered 70% burns to his body in the fire during the early hours of Sunday morning
The fire had already claimed the life of his 45 year old father who pulled him out from the flames
In a statement Greater Manchester Police said
A four-year-old boy injured in a house fire on Warrington Road in Wigan at the weekend has now sadly passed away.”
Four other members of the family were rescued by the fire service
Following initial enquiries into the fire, officers do not believe that there are any suspicious circumstances involved.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue are continuing to investigate the causes of the fire and are in regular contact with officers.
Detective Inspector Lee Gridley, from GMP’s Wigan district, said: “This is a devastating incident and all of our thoughts are with the family of this young boy, who had his entire life ahead of him.
“Together with the earlier death, this is a tragedy for the Wigan community and I know that many people will be shocked by this heartbreaking news. I hope people will join us in sending their absolute best wishes to all those involved in this incident, as they begin their journey in the healing process.
