Two people die in house fire after explosion in garden, police say

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.’