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A tragic fire on Boxing Day claimed the lives of a mother and her two young children in Stroud, Gloucestershire. The victims have been identified locally as seven-year-old Eve, four-year-old Ohner, and their mother, Fionnghuala Shearman. The fire broke out around 3:00 AM at their mid-terrace home on Brimscombe Hill, completely engulfing the stone cottage.
Tom Shearman, a police officer with Gloucestershire Constabulary and the father and husband of the victims, managed to escape the blaze by breaking a bathroom window. Despite his efforts to re-enter the property to rescue his family, the intensity of the flames made it impossible for him to get back inside. The house suffered severe damage, with the roof and stairs collapsing as a result of the fire. Authorities confirmed that there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident.
The bodies of Mrs. Shearman, her children, and the family dog were all recovered in the days following the fire, as confirmed by Gloucestershire Police’s Interim Chief Constable Maggie Blyth. She expressed the ongoing support being provided to Officer Shearman and his family during this profoundly difficult time. “I and all of the organisation will continue to support our officer and his family over what continues to be a very, very difficult period at a very, very difficult time of the year. We’re in very close contact with him,” Blyth said.
In the aftermath, the local community has come together to offer support to Tom Shearman. A fundraiser established in his aid raised over £200,000 within just two days, drawing numerous donations and messages of sympathy. Those who knew Fionnghuala Shearman, including colleagues from her fashion career, expressed their sorrow. A Northern Ireland-based yarn shop called Dye Candy described her passing as “unbearable” and emphasized how deeply she will be missed. The Wool Kitchen also paid tribute, saying, “I will carry you in my heart forever.” Meanwhile, Holy Trinity Church in Brimscombe has kept its doors open to provide a space for collective mourning following the devastating event. Chief Constable Blyth highlighted the strength gained from the community’s compassion, noting its importance in helping police staff continue their duties during such a tragic holiday period
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