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A mother and daughter have died and three boys have been injured in a house fire. A mother and daughter who died in a house fire have been named locally as Michelle and Courtenay Thomas.
Two firefighters also received burns as they tackled the flames at a semi-detached house in the Townhill area of Swansea on Thursday evening. Three boys were also injured and two firefighters received burns as they tackled the flames at a house in the Townhill area of Swansea on Thursday.
Neighbours said the girl was aged four, and her brothers, aged 14, 12 and 10 were injured, reported BBC Radio Wales.Neighbours said the girl was aged four, and her brothers, aged 14, 12 and 10 were injured, reported BBC Radio Wales.
Radio Wales said the mother got the younger boys out of the house and went back to get her daughter. BBC Radio Wales said the mother got the younger boys out of the house and went back to get her daughter.
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.
Images from the scene of the blaze on Thursday nightImages from the scene of the blaze on Thursday night
The cause of the blaze is so far unknown. The cause of the fire 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.
Local residents told Radio Wales the girl who died was aged four and her brothers were the three children injured. Local residents told BBC Radio Wales the girl who died was aged four and her brothers were the three children injured.
Their father was reported to have been at work at the time of the fire.Their father was reported to have been at work at the time of the fire.
The reports that the mother got two of the boys out before going back into the house for her daughter will be checked with a CCTV camera which is across the street from the property.The reports that the mother got two of the boys out before going back into the house for her daughter will be checked with a CCTV camera which is across the street from the property.
Police and fire officers at the scene of the tragedy on Thursday night Blackened window frames at the house on the day after the fire
An investigation is under way into the cause of the fire, although there is no suggestion that it was suspicious.An investigation is under way into the cause of the fire, although there is no suggestion that it was suspicious.
Back windowBack window
Leticia Gambatessa, who lives next door, said she was first aware of the blaze when she smelt smoke and heard the screams of the eldest boy.Leticia Gambatessa, who lives next door, said she was first aware of the blaze when she smelt smoke and heard the screams of the eldest boy.
"I went out to the back and he was dangling from a back window," she said."I went out to the back and he was dangling from a back window," she said.
"I went to get a ladder to give it to him but by the time I came back he had jumped."I went to get a ladder to give it to him but by the time I came back he had jumped.
"Outside the house there was lots of commotion.""Outside the house there was lots of commotion."
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.
"The firefighters showed great bravery and acted without a thought for their own safety."The firefighters showed great bravery and acted without a thought for their own safety.
"This is a tragic incident and all our thoughts go out to the family and friends of those who are suffering as a result of this tragedy.""This is a tragic incident and all our thoughts go out to the family and friends of those who are suffering as a result of this tragedy."
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.