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An investigation is under way after a mother and daughter died in a house fire in Swansea. An investigation is under way after a mother and daughter died and three children were injured in a house fire.
Emergency crews were called to the semi-detached property in Gwent Gardens, in the Townhill area, shortly after 1800 BST on Thursday. Emergency crews were called to the semi-detached property in Gwent Gardens, in the Townhill area of Swansea at 1810 BST on Thursday.
South Wales Police confirmed five people, including two firefighters, were taken to hospital suffering from burns and smoke inhalation. Police would not say whether the injured children were related to each other or the dead woman and girl. Two firefighters were also hurt.
The cause of the blaze is unknown at this stage.The cause of the blaze is unknown at this stage.
Mid and West Wales Fire Service said the two firefighters hurt in the blaze have been discharged from Morriston hospital. The two firefighters were taken to the city's Morriston hospital with minor injuries but have since been discharged.
The last fire service appliance came away from the scene at 0405 BST on Friday and police maintained a presence there throughout the night. The last fire service appliance left the scene at 0405 BST on Friday and police maintained a presence there throughout the night.
Heol-y-Gors in Townhill is closed to traffic in both directions. It is due to reopen at 1000 BST.Heol-y-Gors in Townhill is closed to traffic in both directions. It is due to reopen at 1000 BST.
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.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.