Tributes have been paid to a father and daughter that tragically died in a house fire in Workington.
It happened at Toll Bar Houses in Distington on Sunday 22 May.
Police have named them as 58-year-old Paul "Archie" Scott and 14-year-old Mia Carole Scott.
Formal ID has yet to take place and the incident is not being treated as suspicious.
An investigation is ongoing on behalf of the coroner.
Mia's school have released the following tribute.
Des Bird is the headteacher at Workington Academy, where Mia went to school, "The whole school community is shocked at this incredibly sad news and we offer our deepest sympathies and condolences to all Mia's family and friends.
"Mia was such a kind and caring girl, who was always smiling and helping others. She had the most infectious sense of humour and would always see the good in every situation. She was an amazing and loyal friend who will be sadly missed by all of the teachers and students in our school.
"Workington Academy is part of a close-knit community and the loss of Mia and her father will be felt keenly by very many people.
"We will be holding assemblies to remember them and to ensure that everyone knows there is specialist support available for both our young people and our staff."
News & Star 14 June 2022
DISTINGTON FIRE: Neighbour tried to save father and daughter
A BRAVE neighbour and members of the public desperately tried to save a father and his teenage daughter who both tragically died in a West Cumbria house fire.
Mia Scott, who was aged 14, and her 58-year-old father Paul Scott — known as Archie — died at the scene of a blaze at their Toll Bar Houses address in Distington, near Workington.
Police and fire service personnel launched a joint investigation in the wake of the incident, which was reported at around 4-45am on Sunday, May 22.
Neighbouring properties were evacuated and a police spokesman confirmed the incident was not being treated as suspicious.
Some details about the tragedy emerged as inquests into the deaths of Mia and Archie were opened this morning (tues) by Margaret Taylor, an assistant Cumbria coroner.
Ms Taylor said the circumstances provided to her were that the deceased's mother and wife, Caroline Scott, had been woken by their dog and the smell of smoke at around 4.45am.
"Caroline has made her way downstairs in order to let the dog out," said Ms Taylor. "When she has opened the living room door she saw a bright light and was hit by a wall of smoke. This caused her visibility to become impaired."
Mrs Scott started coughing, made her way to the front door and managed to get out while struggling to breathe due to smoke inhalation. She started banging on neighbours' doors to seek assistance, and while doing so saw Archie at a bedroom window, coughing and urging her to "get help".
A neighbour got a ladder and attempted to help her husband get out of the window, but he unable to get out.
"Whilst the neighbour was trying to help (Archie), two other members of the public made their way to the rear of the property where Mia's bedroom was located," said Ms Taylor.
A window was broken as attempts were made to enter the property and help the teen. But, stated Ms Taylor, due to the fire they were unable to gain access.
Ms Taylor said she was satisfied inquests into the deaths of both Mia and her father should be held. The hearings were adjourned to a provisional date of November 1, 2022.
Times and Star: Floral tributes were paid to the victims of the fire
In response, Mrs Scott and the pair's close family — through Cumbria police — expressed their "sincere thanks to all those who have sent cards and messages of support".
"Caroline is overwhelmed by everyone's kindness which is greatly appreciated at this extremely sad time," a police spokesman had said.
It happened at Toll Bar Houses in Distington on Sunday 22 May.
Police have named them as 58-year-old Paul "Archie" Scott and 14-year-old Mia Carole Scott.
Formal ID has yet to take place and the incident is not being treated as suspicious.
An investigation is ongoing on behalf of the coroner.
Mia's school have released the following tribute.
Des Bird is the headteacher at Workington Academy, where Mia went to school, "The whole school community is shocked at this incredibly sad news and we offer our deepest sympathies and condolences to all Mia's family and friends.
"Mia was such a kind and caring girl, who was always smiling and helping others. She had the most infectious sense of humour and would always see the good in every situation. She was an amazing and loyal friend who will be sadly missed by all of the teachers and students in our school.
"Workington Academy is part of a close-knit community and the loss of Mia and her father will be felt keenly by very many people.
"We will be holding assemblies to remember them and to ensure that everyone knows there is specialist support available for both our young people and our staff."
News & Star 14 June 2022
DISTINGTON FIRE: Neighbour tried to save father and daughter
A BRAVE neighbour and members of the public desperately tried to save a father and his teenage daughter who both tragically died in a West Cumbria house fire.
Mia Scott, who was aged 14, and her 58-year-old father Paul Scott — known as Archie — died at the scene of a blaze at their Toll Bar Houses address in Distington, near Workington.
Police and fire service personnel launched a joint investigation in the wake of the incident, which was reported at around 4-45am on Sunday, May 22.
Neighbouring properties were evacuated and a police spokesman confirmed the incident was not being treated as suspicious.
Some details about the tragedy emerged as inquests into the deaths of Mia and Archie were opened this morning (tues) by Margaret Taylor, an assistant Cumbria coroner.
Ms Taylor said the circumstances provided to her were that the deceased's mother and wife, Caroline Scott, had been woken by their dog and the smell of smoke at around 4.45am.
"Caroline has made her way downstairs in order to let the dog out," said Ms Taylor. "When she has opened the living room door she saw a bright light and was hit by a wall of smoke. This caused her visibility to become impaired."
Mrs Scott started coughing, made her way to the front door and managed to get out while struggling to breathe due to smoke inhalation. She started banging on neighbours' doors to seek assistance, and while doing so saw Archie at a bedroom window, coughing and urging her to "get help".
A neighbour got a ladder and attempted to help her husband get out of the window, but he unable to get out.
"Whilst the neighbour was trying to help (Archie), two other members of the public made their way to the rear of the property where Mia's bedroom was located," said Ms Taylor.
A window was broken as attempts were made to enter the property and help the teen. But, stated Ms Taylor, due to the fire they were unable to gain access.
Ms Taylor said she was satisfied inquests into the deaths of both Mia and her father should be held. The hearings were adjourned to a provisional date of November 1, 2022.
Times and Star: Floral tributes were paid to the victims of the fire
In response, Mrs Scott and the pair's close family — through Cumbria police — expressed their "sincere thanks to all those who have sent cards and messages of support".
"Caroline is overwhelmed by everyone's kindness which is greatly appreciated at this extremely sad time," a police spokesman had said.
Tributes have been paid to a father and daughter that tragically died in a house fire in Workington.
It happened at Toll Bar Houses in Distington on Sunday 22 May.
Police have named them as 58-year-old Paul "Archie" Scott and 14-year-old Mia Carole Scott.
Formal ID has yet to take place and the incident is not being treated as suspicious.
An investigation is ongoing on behalf of the coroner.
Mia's school have released the following tribute.
Des Bird is the headteacher at Workington Academy, where Mia went to school, "The whole school community is shocked at this incredibly sad news and we offer our deepest sympathies and condolences to all Mia's family and friends.
"Mia was such a kind and caring girl, who was always smiling and helping others. She had the most infectious sense of humour and would always see the good in every situation. She was an amazing and loyal friend who will be sadly missed by all of the teachers and students in our school.
"Workington Academy is part of a close-knit community and the loss of Mia and her father will be felt keenly by very many people.
"We will be holding assemblies to remember them and to ensure that everyone knows there is specialist support available for both our young people and our staff."
News & Star 14 June 2022
DISTINGTON FIRE: Neighbour tried to save father and daughter
A BRAVE neighbour and members of the public desperately tried to save a father and his teenage daughter who both tragically died in a West Cumbria house fire.
Mia Scott, who was aged 14, and her 58-year-old father Paul Scott — known as Archie — died at the scene of a blaze at their Toll Bar Houses address in Distington, near Workington.
Police and fire service personnel launched a joint investigation in the wake of the incident, which was reported at around 4-45am on Sunday, May 22.
Neighbouring properties were evacuated and a police spokesman confirmed the incident was not being treated as suspicious.
Some details about the tragedy emerged as inquests into the deaths of Mia and Archie were opened this morning (tues) by Margaret Taylor, an assistant Cumbria coroner.
Ms Taylor said the circumstances provided to her were that the deceased's mother and wife, Caroline Scott, had been woken by their dog and the smell of smoke at around 4.45am.
"Caroline has made her way downstairs in order to let the dog out," said Ms Taylor. "When she has opened the living room door she saw a bright light and was hit by a wall of smoke. This caused her visibility to become impaired."
Mrs Scott started coughing, made her way to the front door and managed to get out while struggling to breathe due to smoke inhalation. She started banging on neighbours' doors to seek assistance, and while doing so saw Archie at a bedroom window, coughing and urging her to "get help".
A neighbour got a ladder and attempted to help her husband get out of the window, but he unable to get out.
"Whilst the neighbour was trying to help (Archie), two other members of the public made their way to the rear of the property where Mia's bedroom was located," said Ms Taylor.
A window was broken as attempts were made to enter the property and help the teen. But, stated Ms Taylor, due to the fire they were unable to gain access.
Ms Taylor said she was satisfied inquests into the deaths of both Mia and her father should be held. The hearings were adjourned to a provisional date of November 1, 2022.
Times and Star: Floral tributes were paid to the victims of the fire
In response, Mrs Scott and the pair's close family — through Cumbria police — expressed their "sincere thanks to all those who have sent cards and messages of support".
"Caroline is overwhelmed by everyone's kindness which is greatly appreciated at this extremely sad time," a police spokesman had said.
It happened at Toll Bar Houses in Distington on Sunday 22 May.
Police have named them as 58-year-old Paul "Archie" Scott and 14-year-old Mia Carole Scott.
Formal ID has yet to take place and the incident is not being treated as suspicious.
An investigation is ongoing on behalf of the coroner.
Mia's school have released the following tribute.
Des Bird is the headteacher at Workington Academy, where Mia went to school, "The whole school community is shocked at this incredibly sad news and we offer our deepest sympathies and condolences to all Mia's family and friends.
"Mia was such a kind and caring girl, who was always smiling and helping others. She had the most infectious sense of humour and would always see the good in every situation. She was an amazing and loyal friend who will be sadly missed by all of the teachers and students in our school.
"Workington Academy is part of a close-knit community and the loss of Mia and her father will be felt keenly by very many people.
"We will be holding assemblies to remember them and to ensure that everyone knows there is specialist support available for both our young people and our staff."
News & Star 14 June 2022
DISTINGTON FIRE: Neighbour tried to save father and daughter
A BRAVE neighbour and members of the public desperately tried to save a father and his teenage daughter who both tragically died in a West Cumbria house fire.
Mia Scott, who was aged 14, and her 58-year-old father Paul Scott — known as Archie — died at the scene of a blaze at their Toll Bar Houses address in Distington, near Workington.
Police and fire service personnel launched a joint investigation in the wake of the incident, which was reported at around 4-45am on Sunday, May 22.
Neighbouring properties were evacuated and a police spokesman confirmed the incident was not being treated as suspicious.
Some details about the tragedy emerged as inquests into the deaths of Mia and Archie were opened this morning (tues) by Margaret Taylor, an assistant Cumbria coroner.
Ms Taylor said the circumstances provided to her were that the deceased's mother and wife, Caroline Scott, had been woken by their dog and the smell of smoke at around 4.45am.
"Caroline has made her way downstairs in order to let the dog out," said Ms Taylor. "When she has opened the living room door she saw a bright light and was hit by a wall of smoke. This caused her visibility to become impaired."
Mrs Scott started coughing, made her way to the front door and managed to get out while struggling to breathe due to smoke inhalation. She started banging on neighbours' doors to seek assistance, and while doing so saw Archie at a bedroom window, coughing and urging her to "get help".
A neighbour got a ladder and attempted to help her husband get out of the window, but he unable to get out.
"Whilst the neighbour was trying to help (Archie), two other members of the public made their way to the rear of the property where Mia's bedroom was located," said Ms Taylor.
A window was broken as attempts were made to enter the property and help the teen. But, stated Ms Taylor, due to the fire they were unable to gain access.
Ms Taylor said she was satisfied inquests into the deaths of both Mia and her father should be held. The hearings were adjourned to a provisional date of November 1, 2022.
Times and Star: Floral tributes were paid to the victims of the fire
In response, Mrs Scott and the pair's close family — through Cumbria police — expressed their "sincere thanks to all those who have sent cards and messages of support".
"Caroline is overwhelmed by everyone's kindness which is greatly appreciated at this extremely sad time," a police spokesman had said.
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