"The first crews were faced with a very severe fire in the first floor and attic area of a semi-detached house, " he said.

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Flowers, tributes, candles and soft toys were placed outside the family's semi-detached house and a memorial was held following a private funeral.

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Mr Liptrot, owner of the three-storey semi-detached house, told the jury that a month before the fire he had given Ms Smith notice to leave the property.

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His semi-detached house still stands in leafy Menlove Avenue with a blue plaque advertising its famous former occupant.

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