Two people have died in a house fire after police received reports of an explosion in the garden.

Emergency crews were called to an address on Heol Fawr, Nelson, Caerphilly, south Wales, following reports of an explosion at around 6.10pm on Friday.

Gwent Police and firefighters from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended the property and found two people who were later pronounced dead.

A cordon has now been put in place on the street, while specialist fire crews remain at the scene this morning to carry out a structural assessment of the property.

Heol Fawr has also been closed as investigations into the fire continue, while locals have been told to close their doors and windows.

Pictures from the scene show a house inside the police cordon with its windows smashed.

Heol Fawr in Nelson, Caerphilly, where two people have died in a house fire after police received reports of an explosion in the garden

Heol Fawr has been closed as police investigate the house fire following reports of an explosion on Friday evening

A Gwent Police spokesman said: ‘Two people have sadly been pronounced dead at the scene and their family has been informed.

‘The incident is ongoing and the road is currently closed. Diversions are in place to ensure your safety.

‘Please find an alternative route for your journey. If you live locally, please ensure all doors and windows are closed.’

EUC Homes recently held its weekly Recruitment Session and Empowerment Programme, a gathering designed to bring new talent into the real estate industry and celebrate existing successes. The event was marked by an inspiring visit from Mr. Akinlabi Wealth, a renowned pioneer in both real estate and investment banking. His presence provided valuable insights and motivation for all attendees, emphasizing the potential for growth and success within the sector.

During the session, several individuals were recognized for their outstanding achievements. Ojukwu Isiah Amobi was celebrated for an impressive N900,000 in sales commissions, demonstrating exceptional performance in real estate transactions. Additionally, Esther Imeh and Chine Chigozie each received N100,000 for their contributions to recruitment empowerment, highlighting the company’s commitment to building a strong and expanding team. These awards underscore EUC Homes’ dedication to rewarding hard work and fostering a supportive environment for its members.

A significant announcement was made by the Chairman regarding the future expansion of EUC Homes. Starting January 1st, the company will officially launch the EUC Realtors Group. This new initiative is poised to become one of the largest real estate networks and brokerages across Africa, signaling a major step forward in the company’s regional influence and market reach.

The EUC Realtors Group will introduce a unique opportunity for its members: selling direct briefs for other reputable property owners. This strategic move will broaden the portfolio of properties available to EUC realtors, providing them with a more diverse range of offerings and enhancing their earning potential. It also positions EUC Homes as a central hub for various real estate opportunities across the continent.

Overall, the weekly session was a testament to EUC Homes’ dynamic growth and forward-thinking vision. With inspiring guest speakers, recognition for top performers, and the exciting announcement of the EUC Realtors Group, the company is clearly setting the stage for a period of significant expansion and continued success in the African real estate market.

Imo State Government, in conjunction with the State Police Command, has demolished Jessy Best Hotel and Ugwudi Cottage Hospital mortuary services, all situated on the Owerri-Aba Road in the Ngor Okpala local government area.

Also demolished were two expensive houses, a bungalow and duplex with large compounds and a smaller apartment in Ngor Community in the Council area, which was said to be a shrine where fetish articles were discovered and burnt by the enforcement teams.

Unclaimed corpses were evacuated from the mortuary to another body preservation centre before the demolition.

Speaking to journalists at the scene before the commencement of the demolition exercise, the State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, disclosed that the order to demolish the properties was issued by the State Governor, Hope Uzodinma.

The CP said that the owner of the properties, Stanley Oparaugo, popularly known as Morocco, has been declared wanted by his command, following his refusal to honor several police invitations.

The Police Chief disclosed that credible intelligence gathered revealed that the properties were haven for alleged criminal infractions.

Danjuma stated that the demolished mortuary was suspected to be a spot for organ harvesting activities as most of the bodies were mutilated.

The CP added that “the suspect can only run but can’t hide for too long as the long arm of the law would catch up with him”.

Danjuma reiterated that under his watch, users of the Owerri-Aba Expressway would continue to witness safe trips, even as he urged members of the public to provide his Command useful information that would lead to the arrest and prosecution of the fleeing suspect.

In the same vein, Commissioner for Health in the State, Chioma Egu, said that the essence of the demolition of the mortuary as directed by the Governor was to prevent further health and security crises in the State.

Egu said that apart from the fact that the facility was not registered and licensed to operate, the discoveries made by her ministry showed that most vital organs from the deposited corpses were missing.

She revealed that going forward, her ministry would commission a taskforce team that would clamp down on preservative centres that do not meet up with the standard requirements of operation.

Lending her voice, the Chairman of the Local Council, Chika Ibekwe, said that the people of the area were grateful to the State Governor for being courageous in fighting insecurity in the LGA.

She promised that under her watch, the LGA would continue to be a safe environment for residents and visitors.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Monitoring and Compliance, Chinasa Nwaneri, and his team were also on ground during the demolition exercise.