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A joint police and fire investigation is under way after two people died in a house fire in Swansea. | A joint police and fire investigation is under way after two people died in a house fire in Swansea. |
Emergency crews were called to the semi-detached property in Gwent Gardens, in the Townhill area, shortly after 1800 BST on Thursday. | |
South Wales Police confirmed five people, including two firefighters, were taken to hospital suffering from burns and smoke inhalation. | |
The cause of the blaze is unknown at this stage. | |
A police spokesman said there was no more information about the deceased or the conditions of the injured at this stage. | A police spokesman said there was no more information about the deceased or the conditions of the injured at this stage. |
Assistant chief fire officer Wyn Edwards, of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, said of the injured firefighters: "They were faced with a very serious fire in the property, with flames escaping from the windows and doors. | |
"Our fire crews did actually enter through the flames, receiving burns as they did in an attempt to rescue the people still inside." | "Our fire crews did actually enter through the flames, receiving burns as they did in an attempt to rescue the people still inside." |
Four Mid and West Wales Fire Service crews from Swansea Central, Swansea West, Morriston and Pontardawe stations were called to the scene. | Four Mid and West Wales Fire Service crews from Swansea Central, Swansea West, Morriston and Pontardawe stations were called to the scene. |
A fire service spokeswoman confirmed at about 2130 BST that the blaze had been put out. | A fire service spokeswoman confirmed at about 2130 BST that the blaze had been put out. |
Anyone with information should contact South Wales Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. | Anyone with information should contact South Wales Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. |