Girl, five, dies in house fire in Pembrokeshire

Alysia Salisbury died after a house fire in Pembrokeshire

Author: Jodie SmithPublished 28th May 2023

A five-year-old girl has died in a house fire which broke out last night (Saturday 27 May) near Crymych.

Emergency crews attended the address in the Pontyglasier area at around 10pm.

The girl, named as Alysia Salisbury, died at the scene of the blaze, Dyfed-Powys Police said.

Detective Chief Inspector Llyr Williams said: "Our thoughts are with the family and the local community at this tragic time.

"HM Coroner has been informed and officers will now work with colleagues from the fire service to establish the cause of the fire.

"The family request privacy at this difficult time."

The operation saw fire crews from Crymych, Cardigan, Newcastle Emlyn, Whitland and Fishguard in attendance, with specialist kit a turntable ladder from Haverfordwest, a water bowser from Milford Haven and the Urban Search and Rescue Team in attendance.

Alysia’s family, who have described her as “a beautiful daughter and sister”, are being supported by specialist officers.

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