Sister pays heartbreaking tribute to 'outstanding' mum killed in horror Manchester house fire

Mum-of-four Kate Mulcahy was sadly found dead inside the home on Ramsden Farm in Greater Manchester - after a blaze broke out in the early hours of Sunday morning

The heartbroken sister of a 37-year-old woman who died after a blaze tore through a home in Manchester says she was an "outstanding mum" who will be "missed deelply".

Kate Mulcahy, 37, was tragically found dead inside the property on Ramsden Farm, Manchester, after a fire broke out in the early hours of Sunday morning. A number of children were believed to have escaped the home, while Ms Mulcahy sadly could not be saved.

Following the tragedy, Mrs Mulcahy's devastated sister Emma Cropper said in a heartwarming tribute that she was the "best mum, sister and auntie", adding that "her kindness, laughter and warmth touched so many lives".

Posting the tribute to Facebook, Ms Cropper said: "Hey everyone, thank you so much for all the support received. She really was the best and I will miss her until my last breath.

"The help given to John and the kids has been amazing and I can't thank everyone enough. As everyone knows she meant the world to me and my girls and words can't express how deeply she'll be missed. My Mum and Dad are truly devastated and in a complete state of shock. Her kindness, laughter, and warmth touched so many lives, and I know so many of you will feel this loss as well.

"She really was the best Mum, Sister and Auntie and I can't imagine a world without her in it. I'm so lucky as we have so many memories shared but so sad we won't make anymore. My darling sister Kate Elizabeth, I will love and miss the joy you brought to this world forever. Thank you for everything, I promise your children will never forget what an outstanding mum you really were."

Ms Cropper also shared a collection of photos of her sister with family, while their devastated father Peter Cropper said: "It's a tragic accident. That is all I want to say at this time. I don't want to comment further."

Greater Manchester Police and the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) have joined forces to investigate the fire, and said as of Tuesday lunchtime that no arrests had been made. Forensic officers have been scouring the house for evidence this week, while flortal tributes have been placed on the lawn in front of the house.

Neighbours said the property was recently put on the market, with signs appearing outside "four or five weeks ago". An online listing, which was later removed, valued the home at £1.2m.