Maxton Court is one of the first streets you'll pass when you enter Lansbury Park estate in Caerphilly. As you walk to the top of the street you'll see a large patch of grass where children play and fill the street with sounds of joy.
But for older residents in the community the greenery represents one of the most tragic events that took place in the town's history. It was at that spot 33 years ago that a devastating flat fire claimed the lives of two babies and the 20-year-old local man who tried his best to save them. A fierce campaign following the incident, which happened on December 29, 1989, finally saw the last of the 16 maisonettes on the land taken down in February 2000.
As the community prepares for a memorial to be erected on the site later this year the families of those who died have spoken out about the incident for the first time in decades. They hope it will keep the memories of their loved ones alive.
