Mr Wickes lived at the property in Spynke Road, Mile Cross, with his partner Mandy, along with a young man and woman – believed to be their children - and two dogs.

It is understood Mr Wickes, who was in his 70s, had an accident five years ago when a tree fell on his legs, leaving him unable to walk.

The blaze broke out on Thursday (Image: Facebook)

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