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Woman killed in house roof fire | |
(about 3 hours later) | |
A woman has died and two children have been led to safety by a neighbour in a house fire in Pembrokeshire. | |
The alarm was raised at 0046 BST in Dewing Avenue, Manorbier, and two fire crews remain at the scene. | |
The fire service believe it started in the roof and spread to the rest of the house, although they managed to stop it setting the house next door alight. | |
Fire officers said it could have been even worse if they had not fitted smoke detectors. | |
An investigation is being carried out into the cause. | |
Crews from Tenby and Pembroke Dock were called to tackle the fire. | |
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: "Our hearts go out to the family affected by this serious incident. | |
"Whilst this is a terrible tragedy the consequences could have been far worse had it not been for the smoke detectors. This incident could have resulted in the death of three people. | |
"Firefighters from Pembrokeshire had visited this property last September and had fitted smoke detectors as part of the free home fire safety checks now offered by the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service". |
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