Woman, 78, Dies in House Fire

Police and fire officers launch probe into blaze

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Author: Claire PearsonPublished 6th Nov 2021

A 78-year-old woman has died following a house fire in the Swansea Valley.

Fire broke out at the property in Coelbren on Wednesday.

Police and fire officers will be carrying out a joint investigation to establish the cause of the fire, which is being treated as unexplained at this time.

A police spokesperson said: "Next of kin have been informed and will continue to be supported by specialist officers.

"Officers and PCSOs will continue with scene preservation duties and cordons will remain in place whilst enquiries are ongoing. However every effort will be made to minimise any disruption. "

Anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police, either online at https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk, or by calling 101.