Boy, 3, dies and man in 'serious condition' after house fire in Swansea

  • Footage from the scene shows damage to the house caused by the fire

A three-year-old boy has died and a 51-year-old man is in a "serious condition" after a house fire in Swansea.

Emergency services were called to the fire in Gonhill, West Cross, at around 1.20pm on Saturday.

South Wales Police said a 13-year-old girl and 39-year-old woman were also taken to hospital after inhaling smoke.

A joint investigation has been launched by the police and fire service into the cause of the fire, which was contained to one property.

South Wales Police is investigating the circumstances around the fire. Credit: Media Wales

Detective Inspector Carl Price, from South Wales Police, said: "Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the young boy who sadly died at a house fire in West Cross, Swansea.

"An investigation is continuing to establish the exact circumstances of the fire.

"We wish to acknowledge the efforts of the local community for the support being offered and provided to the family following this tragic incident."

  • Local resident Clare-Anna Mitchell says she set up a fundraiser to show the family 'the community is supporting them'

A fundraiser set up to support the family, who have been described as "well-loved", has already gained more than £10,000 of donations.

Organiser Clare-Anna Mitchell, from West Cross, said: "In a horrifying turn of events, they lost everything they held dear when a devastating fire engulfed their home.

"In times like these, it is our duty as a community to come together and support those who have faced unimaginable losses."

  • 'This is a neighbourhood grieving for one of its children', says Cllr Rebecca Fogarty

Rebecca Fogarty, Swansea councillor for West Cross, said: "I am devastated to hear of the news of the loss of a young child in a house fire in West Cross.

"Like the whole community, my thoughts and prayers are with the family. My thanks to the emergency services who responded yesterday and continue to support the family and work to ascertain the cause of the fire.

"It is heart-warming to see the community respond by raising funds so quickly after such a heart-breaking tragedy."