A disabled pensioner has died in a blaze at her village home.
Kathleen Myall, 78, of The Street, Kirby-le-Soken, was found in the front room by firefighters.
Frinton fire chief Colin Batten said today "It is a great tragedy - we are all very sorry."
Firemen from nearby Frinton fire station were called to the scene at 9.45pm last night after a next door neighbour raised the alarm.
A police spokesman said the blaze was not thought to be suspicious. Investigations were continuing today.
For more on this story see today's Evening Gazette
Published Thursday, January 23, 2003
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