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Mother and daughter die in fire | Mother and daughter die in fire |
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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 of Swansea at 1810 BST on Thursday. | |
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. |
The two firefighters were taken to the city's Morriston hospital with minor injuries but have since been discharged. | |
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. |