George’s daughters Anna (Molly Rainford) and Gina (Francesca Henry) were soon unveiled as the offspring of icon Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) in a dramatic plot twist. However, earlier this year, The Vic was the scene of more drama when an explosion resulted in two fatalities.

During the soap’s 40th anniversary, a blaze tore through the pub, claiming the lives of beloved character Martin Fowler (James Bye) and villain Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman), leading fans to suspect another character may have perished in the catastrophe.

Linda and Elaine have since renovated the pub before handing it over to Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace), the new landlady, reports Plymouth Live.

However, viewers have expressed concern over the apparent disappearance of the Knight family’s pet chihuahua, Tyson, leaving them questioning his fate.

Speculation is now rife among EastEnders viewers that the little dog may have tragically died in the devastating fire at the start of the year.

One viewer took to social media, writing: “Why are we getting new pets on the square when we haven’t seen Tyson since last year. Did he burn to ash in the anniversary fire? I fear we’ll never know. And what about Rocky’s parrot? #EastEnders.”

Another responded: “I really miss Tyson tbh #EastEnders,” while a third added: “I’ve just remembered, who the hell has got Tyson the dog? Gina hasn’t, Anna’s in Spain and George is sleeping on couches. This dog has just been forgotten about #EastEnders.”

One fan demanded: “I still wanna know what happened Tyson like it’s strange how there is no mention of him even the few scenes Anna has had since the explosion she hasn’t mentioned him neither which is unusual considering how much she adored him like did he survive or not?? #EastEnders.”

While another queried: “In #eastenders has Anna’s dog been sighted yet? Not seen since the Vic was demolished.”