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Child died in house fire, as three other suffers critical injuries

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Following a fire at a Swansea residence, one kid died and three other people suffered life-threatening injuries.

Around 1.20 pm on Tuesday, emergency personnel were called to the site in West Cross’ Gonhill neighbourhood.

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In addition to the man who is in a critical condition at Morriston Hospital, three other people who were in the house at the time, including a lady and a kid, all suffered smoke inhalation.

Tributes have been paid to the young child who died in the tragic incident (Picture: ITV)

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The cause of the fire is unknown at this stage and a joint investigation is being carried out by police and the fire service.

Detective Inspector Carl Price, from South Wales Police, said: ‘Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the child who has tragically died at a house fire in West Cross, Swansea.

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‘Of the three others who were in the house at the time, one child and woman suffered smoke inhalation, and one man is in a serious condition in Morriston Hospital.

‘An investigation is being carried out to establish the exact circumstances of the fire. We wish to thank members of the community who helped at the scene and those who have come forward with information.’

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