Two killed as devastating fire rips through home with neighbours evacuated from scene

TWO people have died after a devastating fire ripped through a home.

Neighbours were evacuated after the blaze destroyed the home in West Wales during the early hours of Sunday.

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Several neighbouring properties in St Dogmaels, Pembrokeshire, were evacuated and an investigation is under way to discover the cause of the blaze that broke out about 1.30am.

A Dyfed-Powys Police spokeswoman said: “The damage to the property was extensive, and sadly we can confirm two people died at the scene.

“Our thoughts are with their family and friends at this tragic time.

“It is not believed anyone else was at the property, however examinations are ongoing.

“An investigation is under way 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 likely to be at the house for several more hours.”

A number of neighbouring properties were evacuated during the incident.

“Those living closest to the affected house will remain displaced until fire officers are certain it is safe for them to return,” the spokeswoman added.

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