'Ethan decided he didn't want his daddy to be alone': Heartbreaking family ... trends now

The family of a four-year-old boy who died along with his father after a devastating house fire have paid a heartbreaking tribute to the pair.

Ethan Mason was pulled from the burning building on Warrington Road, Wigan, by his brave father Barry Mason at around 1am on Sunday.

Tragically, 45-year-old Barry later died from his injuries after 'running back inside to save his little boy' from the inferno, while his son was left in a critically injured and fighting for his life.

The youngster was placed into an induced coma and underwent major surgery, but he died in hospital on Tuesday morning, police said.

His aunt and Barry's sister-in-law Jessica Wilson took to Facebook on Tuesday evening to say: 'Little Ethan decided he didn't want his daddy to be alone, and he is now back in his arms.'

Ms Wilson has since set up a GoFundMe page to help her grieving relatives, which has so far raised nearly £30,000. 

She added: 'As a family we are completely broken but want to thank every single one of you for your love and support.

'Please, if you can, still donate as devastatingly we now have two funerals to arrange and so many costs to cover after the fire has destroyed not only my beautiful sisters life but everything her and the kids have owned.'

Greater Manchester Police said four people were still receiving treatment for injuries from the fire.

Detective Inspector Lee Gridley, from GMP's Wigan district, said: 'This is a devastating incident and all of our thoughts are with the family of this young boy, who had his entire life ahead of him.

'Together with the earlier death, this is a tragedy for the Wigan community and I know that many people will be shocked by this heartbreaking news. I hope people will join us in sending their

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