THE inquest into the death of a woman who died in a house fire has been delayed until the autumn. 

Amanda Rowe, known as Mandy, died in a house fire at Meadow Court off Meadow Way, Droitwich in February despite efforts to save her. 

An inquest at Worcestershire Coroner's Court in Stourport had been due to take place on August 15 but has now been adjourned until October 28.

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It has been listed for a two-hour hearing, beginning at 10am.

Her inquest was opened and adjourned on Tuesday (March 1) at Worcestershire Coroner’s Court in Stourport.

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After the death on February 15 Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service issued a statement that said: "Crews from Worcester, Bromsgrove and Droitwich attended.

"The first crew was met with a fire on the first floor of a terraced house with one person reported missing.

"Despite receiving advanced trauma care at the scene and being quickly transported by ambulance, the woman sadly died.

"The cause of the fire is currently being investigated by our specialist fire investigation officers."

A West Mercia Police spokesperson added: "We are working with the fire service as we carry out investigations to establish the cause of the fire.”

In the days after the fire, flowers were left outside the front door of the property, with notes of condolences written for Amanda and her family.

After laying flowers friend Aaron told the Worcester News: "She was a diamond, she was always smiling. It is heartbreaking, a real tragedy."

Hundreds of tributes were also left for her on the paper's social media and website.

Tracey Ann Cox said: "RIP Mandy when I knew it was you, I was gutted. Bless you thoughts go out to the family - a lovely lady."

David Paul Wilkinson wrote: "Such a loss, RIP all our love."

Matt Fitzer said: "Amazing woman. Fly high Mand, we love you."