Unexplained house fire leaves two dead in St Dogmaels

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Neighbouring houses were evacuated in St Dogmaels. Credit: Google Street View

Two people have died after a devastating house fire at St Dogmaels, Pembrokeshire.

Emergency services were called to the fire in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Police said damage to the property was extensive and it's not believed there was anyone else in the property.

Neighbouring houses were evacuated during the blaze and those living nearest were allowed to return home on Sunday night.

The fire is being treated as unexplained.

An investigation is continuing to find out the cause of the fire, with Mid and West Wales Fire and rescue Service investigators and Dyfed-Powys Police crime scene investigators still at the house on Monday.

A Dyfed-Powys Police spokeswoman said: "Our thoughts are with their family and friends at this tragic time.

"We would like to thank members of the community and local businesses for the support they have offered throughout the incident."


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