In Emmerdale, the Barton-Dingle family is no stranger to heartbreak, and next week promises more turmoil as Moira Dingle finds herself between life and death. Fans of the soap have been increasingly worried about Moira’s erratic behavior, especially as she lashes out at her husband, Cain Dingle. Many are speculating about her health, with rumors swirling that she might be battling a drinking problem.

The tension reaches a boiling point when a devastating barn fire threatens the lives of multiple characters, including Moira. As the fire wreaks havoc, fans fear that Moira could be the next tragic casualty, given her recent struggles and a shocking seizure that left viewers on edge. This wouldn’t be the first time the Barton-Dingle family has faced tragedy, as they’ve endured loss after loss.

Earlier this year, Moira’s son Matty was wrongfully imprisoned after being accused of stabbing Samson Dingle. Though innocent, the trauma of facing prison, especially as a transgender man, left him and his family shaken. Moira and Matty’s wife, Amy Wyatt, fought hard to protect him, and Matty eventually found an ally in prison who kept his gender identity secret. Despite the bullying from another inmate, Matty was eventually released, and justice was served when Samson was sentenced to four years in prison for his role in the ordeal.

However, Moira’s pain extends beyond Matty’s wrongful incarceration. Her daughter, Holly, tragically died of a heroin overdose in 2016 after a long battle with drug addiction. Holly’s story resurfaced in 2022 when Susie Merton was revealed to have supplied the fatal dose of heroin. With Moira facing yet another life-threatening event, the Barton-Dingle family may be headed for even more heartache.