Mother and disabled son died from smoke inhalation

The mother and son both lived at the house in Staunton Close, Chesterfield

A mother and her disabled son died in a house fire as a result of smoke inhalation, a coroner has said.

Sarita Garcia-Perez and Sancho Garcia-Bolsover both died at their home in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, in the early hours of 7 April.

Following an investigation, inquests into their deaths have been opened at Chesterfield Coroners Court.

They heard that Ms Garcia-Perez, 65, was a retired air stewardess, while her 31-year-old son did not work due to his disability.

An investigation found the cause of the fire was accidental

Emergency services had already determined that the fire in Staunton Close was started accidentally.

The inquest openings heard that post-mortem examinations were carried out for Ms Garcia-Perez and her son.

The cause of death for both was given as "inhalation of the products of combustion".

The inquests were adjourned to a later date, which has not been fixed.

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