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| Man, 49, arrested on suspicion of murder after Cwmbran fire | Man, 49, arrested on suspicion of murder after Cwmbran fire |
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| A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was killed in a fire in Torfaen. | A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was killed in a fire in Torfaen. |
| Samantha Thomas, 29, died at a flat on Shakespeare Road, St Dials, Cwmbran, at about 06:40 BST on Tuesday. | Samantha Thomas, 29, died at a flat on Shakespeare Road, St Dials, Cwmbran, at about 06:40 BST on Tuesday. |
| Gwent Police said a 49-year-old man, from Cwmbran, who was taken to Newport's Royal Gwent Hospital suffering from smoke inhalation, was later arrested. | |
| The remaining three flats in the block have been evacuated. | The remaining three flats in the block have been evacuated. |
| A joint fire and police investigation has been launched. | A joint fire and police investigation has been launched. |
| Neighbour Gaynor Haines said: "I could hear these terrific screams and I looked out the bedroom window and it was just flames. Dreadful. | |
| "Everyone's in shock, in shock, because we all knew them." | |
| After the alarm was raised, the ambulance service said it sent an emergency ambulance, rapid response vehicles and a hazardous area response team to the scene. | After the alarm was raised, the ambulance service said it sent an emergency ambulance, rapid response vehicles and a hazardous area response team to the scene. |
| More than 30 firefighters were sent to the scene from stations across Newport and Cardiff. | |
| Senior officer Ian Greenman said: "I wish to extend my sympathies on behalf of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service to the family and friends of the individual who sadly lost their life today." | |
| Shakespeare Road was temporarily closed but has since reopened. People in the area have been warned by police to expect disruption. | |
| Officers want witnesses to call 101. | Officers want witnesses to call 101. |