Tragedy Strikes as 80s Woman Dies in Historic Shrewsbury Blaze
A devastating fire tore through a famous 16th-century building in Shrewsbury, claiming the life of an elderly resident. Rose Roberts, in her 80s, lived in Windsor Place — a spot renowned as a filming location for A Christmas Carol. She died in the early hours of Tuesday after the inferno ripped through the historic property.
Firefighters’ Heroic Rescue Fails to Save Woman
Emergency crews rushed to Windsor Place near Castle Street at 3:30am. Firefighters pulled Mrs Roberts from the raging flames, but despite urgent medical attention, she tragically passed away from her injuries.
Daughter’s Heartbreaking Tribute to Fire Victim
Mrs Roberts’ daughter, Jessica Richards, paid a touching tribute to her mother. She called her an “amazing person” loved by all and praised her dedication to preserving the timber-framed historic building that the fire destroyed.
“My mother Rose Roberts saved these buildings. She was lost in the fire. It is just so shocking. She was an amazing person, loved by so many. She was my everything,” said Ms Richards.
