THREE fire experts have been recognised for their role in the investigation into the tragic fire at Llangammarch Wells that killed six people in 2017.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service's Group Manager David Hancock and Station Manager Andrew Richards, along with Paul Ryder of Cellmark Forensics, in Oxfordshire, were awarded Certificates of Commendation at a Commendation Ceremony at Dyfed-Powys Police Headquarters on Thursday, April 11.
Following the incident, the fire investigators worked with Crime Scene Investigators to find the cause of the fire.
The scene was unprecedented in its complexity due to the collapsed structure, confined conditions and presence of the victims' - five children and their father - remains. By utilising their expertise and working hand in hand with the Disaster Victim Identification teams, Anthropologists and Crime Scene Investigators, together they developed a unique strategy to meet the joint aims of victim recovery and fire investigation.
A Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: "Their detailed reports were critical in assisting the Coroner’s inquest process and their advice and support to the Senior Investigating Officer was crucial in directing the investigation. Throughout this lengthy investigation they were credit to Cellmark Forensic Services and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service."
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