Woman killed in huge industrial estate explosion is named as family pay tribute
A woman who died after an explosion at an industrial estate has been named as Danielle Evans.
The 40-year-old scientist's body was found yesterday in a search of the Treforest Industrial Estate, in South Wales, site following a fire and explosion on Wednesday evening. Flowers have been left at the scene today. South Wales Police confirmed this afternoon formal identification took place this morning and her family are being supported by specially trained officers.
Danielle’s family has paid the following tribute: “Dan was a whirlwind of a woman. She leaves a gaping hole in her family and friends’ hearts, which will never be replaced. She was an intelligent, caring and beautiful soul. She started her own successful laboratory business - Celtic Food Labs. Poured her heart and soul into it, but the most important things to her were her husband, family, dogs and friends!
Flowers at the scene on an industrial estate (PA Wire)
Gym users had to break down a fence to flee the burning building“She was a fiercely loyal and loving wife. The best friend anyone could hope for. She met strangers and friends with the same positive, infectious and loving energy. She pulled you into her orbit like nobody you will ever meet or will again. A magnet that pulled us all together.
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“Her passions were science, camping, partying with her friends and quality time with her beloved family. She was an amazing aunty and cherished every second with her nieces. She came from a loving family and was so close to her mum, dad, brother, aunties and uncles, her love was boundless. She touched so many lives. She will be so sorely missed but my word, do we all have some amazing memories that we made and cherish!
“We would like to give a big heartfelt Thank You to all of the Emergency Services who attended and who are involved with the incident, your efforts throughout have been professional and heroic. We thank each and every one of you from the bottom of our hearts.”
Detective Superintendent Richard Jones said: “Our thoughts remain with Danielle’s family, friends and work colleagues, at what is a very difficult time for them. Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the cause of the incident, and these enquiries are being carried out in partnership with relevant agencies. The patience and understanding of the businesses in Treforest Industrial Estate and local residents is very much appreciated whilst this work remains ongoing.”
Emergency services were called to the two-storey building on Severn Road, Treforest Industrial Estate, Rhondda Cynon Taf, at 7pm on Wednesday. A major incident was declared, with the building, which houses a number of businesses including a gym, described as totally alight and at risk of collapse by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
A major incident was declared on Wednesday evening (Leon Broadstock)Searches were carried out at the site on Thursday after one person was unaccounted for, leading to the discovery of the body. There were no other reports of serious injuries. Flowers were present at the police cordon on Friday, as firefighters continued working around the building.
Police appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident, or with footage from the area at the time of the explosion, to come forward. Police are working with fire service and Health and Safety Executive colleagues to establish the cause of the explosion and fire.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Raikes said: “I would appeal to anyone who has any information and has not yet spoken to police to come forward and I would ask for anyone with any CCTV, Ring doorbell footage or dashcam footage to get in touch.”
A Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) to allow the public to upload mobile phone, CCTV or other video footage as well as any other information they may hold which could assist in the investigation. Anyone who may have video footage of the explosion is asked to submit it to the investigation team by using this link - https://mipp.police.uk/operation/62SWP23B79-PO1
The force previously confirmed that specially trained officers were supporting the family of the person who had died in the incident.
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