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A man aged 77 has died in a house fire at Rhondda Cynon Taf, south Wales early on Sunday which has also left a 68-year-old woman critically injured. | A man aged 77 has died in a house fire at Rhondda Cynon Taf, south Wales early on Sunday which has also left a 68-year-old woman critically injured. |
South Wales Police said they are investigating the blaze in Ynyscynon Road in Tonypandy, but it does not appear suspicious at this stage. | South Wales Police said they are investigating the blaze in Ynyscynon Road in Tonypandy, but it does not appear suspicious at this stage. |
Emergency services were alerted to the fire at 0847 BST. | Emergency services were alerted to the fire at 0847 BST. |
The woman has been taken to the Royal Glamorgan Hospital at Llantrisant where her condition is described as critical. | The woman has been taken to the Royal Glamorgan Hospital at Llantrisant where her condition is described as critical. |
South Wales Fire Service said early indications suggested candles and smoking materials were a factor in the fire. | |
The house was fitted with a smoke alarm but a spokesman said that on arrival fire officers were confronted with an intense fire at the front the building. | |
The man who died and the injured woman were found in an upstairs bedroom, he said. The woman was unconscious. | |
South Wales Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them on 01656 655555. | South Wales Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them on 01656 655555. |
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