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A mother and daughter have died and three children have been injured in a house fire.A mother and daughter have died and three children have been injured in a house fire.
Two firefighters also received burns as they tackled the flames at a semi-detached house in the Townhill area of Swansea on Thursday evening.Two firefighters also received burns as they tackled the flames at a semi-detached house in the Townhill area of Swansea on Thursday evening.
Emergency crews were called to the house in Gwent Gardens at 1810 BST.Emergency crews were called to the house in Gwent Gardens at 1810 BST.
South Wales Police have not said if the injured children are related to each other or the dead woman and girl. The cause of the blaze is so far unknown.South Wales Police have not said if the injured children are related to each other or the dead woman and girl. The cause of the blaze is so far unknown.
The two firefighters were taken to the city's Morriston Hospital with minor injuries and have since been discharged.The two firefighters were taken to the city's Morriston Hospital with minor injuries and have since been discharged.
Images from the scene of the blaze on Thursday night
The last fire service appliance left 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 on Thursday that the blaze had been put out.A fire service spokeswoman confirmed at about 2130 BST on Thursday that the blaze had been put out.
Anyone with information can contact South Wales Police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.Anyone with information can contact South Wales Police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.