NewsUK NewsCleveland PolicePolice are continuing to question a 23-year-old man in connection with the murder probe while a 31-year-old man has been released with no further charge15:48, 30 Aug 2026Updated 16:00, 30 Aug 2026A 31-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder over a fatal house fire which killed a seven-year-old girl and her aunt has been released with no further action.‌Officers were called to reports of a blaze at Birchington Avenue in Grangetown at 5.23am on August 26. Natalie McDonald, 34, and her niece Valentina Foster both died while four others were injured.‌Cleveland Police said a 23-year-old man continues to be questioned in connection with the murder investigation.‌Officers said on Friday that a 48-year-old woman remains in the Royal Victoria Infirmary in a "critical but stable" condition and a 27-year-old man is still at James Cook University hospital receiving treatment.‌Two teenage girls have both been discharged after suffering non life-threatening injuries.The property remains unstable and there will be work carried out on the building over the coming days to make the site safe, the force said, adding that enquiries were ongoing.Paying tribute to Natalie, her mum Lisa Kirton described her as "a beautiful soul, who would have done anything for anybody".Article continues belowValentina, who was known as Tina, was staying at the house for the summer holidays and had been "dancing around the living room" only the previous night."She was a cute little kid," Kirton said. "I can't believe it, seven years old - it's just a disgrace."On Friday, Cleveland Police ACC Dave Sutherland said the force was not currently linking the fatal blaze to a crash on the A66 which killed seven people, including two police officers.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Breaking NewsCrimeCleveland Police