'She was loved by so many': Emotional tribute to 'amazing' Shrewsbury woman killed in tragic town centre fire
Tributes have been paid to an "amazing" woman who died following a tragic fire in Shrewsbury town centre.
It has been confirmed that the victim of the fire at Perches House, off Castle Street, was Rose Roberts, who was in her 80s.
Her daughter, Jessica Richards, has paid an emotional tribute, describing her mother as an "amazing person" and speaking of how she was "loved by so many".
Ms Richards, who runs Shrewsbury Arts and Crafts Centre, also told of how her mother had previously saved the striking historic timber-framed town-centre building involved in the fire.
She said: "My mother Rose Roberts saved these buildings. She was lost in the fire.
"It is just so shocking. She was an amazing person, loved by so many."
She added: "She was my everything."
Mayor of Shrewsbury Alex Wagner has said: "I want to express my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Rose Roberts, who has died following the fire on Castle Street in the early hours of this morning.
"She was part of the fabric of our town centre community and was well loved by many in Shrewsbury.
"Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic event."
Shrewsbury MP Julia Buckley said: " My thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragic fire on Castle Street last night, in which a woman in her 80s sadly lost her life.
"I want to place on record my sincere thanks to Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, the ambulance crews, and the police for their swift and coordinated response.
"Shropshire Council has set up an emergency number for anyone unable to reach loved ones affected by the fire: 0345 678 9029.If you or someone you know needs any assistance, please do not hesitate to email me at Julia.Buckley.mp@parliament.uk or call 01743 650434, and my team and I will do everything we can to help."
