Flowers, cards and a balloon have been placed outside a house in Huddersfield in memory of a mother and her eight-year-old daughter who died in a house fire. Danielle Parkinson, 31, and her daughter perished in the blaze on Leeds Road in the early hours of Wednesday. A 10-year-old girl, Danielle's other daughter, remains in hospital fighting for her life.
Police are treating the fire as suspicious but are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team said: 'Our thoughts go out to everyone affected by this tragic incident. Specially trained officers are supporting the family.'
Kyanna Edwards, Danielle's niece, has launched an online fundraising page to support the family, with a target of £6,000. So far, 19 people have contributed just over £300. Paying tribute, Kyanna described Danielle as feeling 'more like a big sister than an aunt' and praised her 'bubbly' attitude, while noting her mental health struggles. She described her eight-year-old cousin as 'cheeky, happy kid and tiny'.
Neighbours have also paid tribute, with one woman describing Danielle as an 'amazing mum' who 'had time for everybody'. Another neighbour said: 'Everybody is just devastated. We all knew her. She was a nice lady. It's so sad.'
Hours before the fire, Danielle had posted videos on YouTube admitting she was struggling with her mental health. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team via 101, quoting Operation Purplenest.
