Family tribute to flat fire boys

The boys were 'very happy children who were always smiling'

The family of two brothers who died in a flat fire in an Anglesey village at the weekend have paid tribute to them.

Kyal Owen, four, who was about to start school, and Konnor, three, died of smoke inhalation in the blaze at Llanfaethlu near Holyhead.

Detectives are examining the flat, which was rented by the boys' father.

A 32-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the fire has been released on bail. A joint police and fire investigation is continuing.

Floral tributes and toys have been left outside the building.

Very happy children who were always smiling Their family on Kyal and Konnor

A man, believed to be the boys' father, suffered minor injuries when he escaped the blaze and alerted emergency services.

The first-floor flat where the fire broke out at 0130 BST on Saturday is above The Coffee Shop in the village centre.

In a statement issued through the police Kyal and Konnor's family said they were "devastated by their tragic and untimely deaths".

A book of condolence has opened for Konnor and Kyal

They said the boys were "very happy children who were always smiling. Their parents and their large extended family loved them dearly.

"Although Kyal and Konnor lived with their mother, they loved spending time with their father and were mad about toy trucks and tractors," the statement said.

"Sadly, they will not live to fulfil their shared ambition which was to work alongside their dad."

Playing superheroes

The brothers were remembered as "very affectionate" and the statement described how they would often bring flowers home to their mother after days out.

The boys loved animals and enjoyed going for walks with their grandfather and the family dogs, going to the park to feed the ducks and play.

It also described how the brothers liked visiting the seaside near their home and enjoyed crabbing and playing on the beach.

The fire investigation is continuing

Like all young boys, it added, they were very active and loved dressing up playing superheroes like Batman and Superman.

"Konnor in particular was a big fan of Buzz Lightyear and played games where he pretended to be the character".

Kyal should have started school on Tuesday "but sadly will never get the opportunity to meet new friends".

"It was only a short time ago that he won his races at his nursery sports day which made his family and friends so proud," said his family.

A book of condolence is being placed in the village shop and the family are nominating a charity to which people are able to contribute.

North Wales Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the fire.

Anyone with information should contact the police on 0845 6071001 (Welsh language line) or 0845 6071002 (English language line).