What we know so far about the fire that killed three people

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The fire broke out at the converted railway station in the village of Rushton at about 22:30 GMT on Friday

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Fire investigators are still combing through what remains of a converted railway station building, days since the blaze that killed three people inside. Here is what we know so far about the fire at the Grade II listed property in Rushton, Northamptonshire.

Who are the victims?

Montage showing Emma Conn with short brown hair wearing a horse riding helmet and jacket and smiling at the camera. There is grass behind her, and part of a horse is just visible to the left. Mayci Fox, centre, has short fair hair and is wearing a blue top over a brown, black and red dress, as well as white socks and brown shoes. She appears to be dancing. Louie Thorn has short fair hair and is smiling. He is wearing a dark top and has the thumb of his left hand raised.Image source, Northamptonshire Police
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The victims were beauty salon owner Emma Conn (left), "free-spirited" Mayci Fox and football fan Louie Thorn

The three victims of the fire have been named as Mayci Fox, four, her mother Emma Conn, 30, and Louie Thorn, 23.

Mayci Fox and Emma Conn were from Desborough, while Louie Thorn was from Rushton.

Mayci was described by her father as a "free-spirited, fearless and loving little girl", while Ms Conn's family remembered her as "the most incredible, wonderful mum".

She owned The Lash Lounge and Beauty salon in Desborough.

Mr Thorn's father Lee said his son "will always be the angel on my shoulder".

He added that their shared passion for football had led to him to buying two football clubs. The BBC understands Lee Thorn was a director of both Kettering Town and Nuneaton Borough.

A date has yet to be set for the opening of the inquests into the deaths.

What caused the fire?

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Emma Conn (left) and her daughter Mayci Fox (right) died in the fire

An investigation into how the blaze may have started is under way.

The fire happened at about 22:30 GMT on Friday.

The property was previously the Glendon and Rushton railway station before it was converted for residential use.

Specialist fire investigators and investigation dogs are still at the scene.

Have there been any arrests?

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The roof of the house has been extensively damaged by the fire

A 54-year-old man from Kettering was arrested on suspicion of murder but was released with no further action, police said.

The police have since said they do "not believe there is any evidence of criminal wrongdoing".

How has the community reacted?

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Floral tributes have been left close to the scene of the fire

One villager told the BBC they had been "traumatised" by the incident.

Kevin Abraham, a churchwarden of All Saints' Rushton in the parish, said the close-knit community had been "knocked for six" by the blaze.

"It's probably one of the worst things in living memory that has happened," he added.

Mike Brightman, vice chairman of Rushton Parish Council, said it had been a "very sad day for the village, losing some of our residents in such a horrific way".

The MP for Kettering, Rosie Wrighting, said she was "saddened by this tragic fire" and said her thoughts were with the "family and friends of those involved and everyone in the Rushton community".

Mourners have left flowers, cards, and tributes near the house behind a cordon.

One message to the 23-year-old victim called him a "sweet, beautiful boy" and "the biggest shining star".

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