House fire leaves man with life-threatening burns

Google maps image of Gors Avenue, Townhill, in Swansea. Grass is visible on the left of the road, with terraced houses on both sides. Google

Police were called to Gors Avenue, Townhill, in Swansea just after 01:00 BST on Wednesday

Rowenna Hoskin
BBC News

A man has been taken to hospital with life-threatening burn injuries after a house fire.

South Wales Police said it was called to Gors Avenue, Townhill, in Swansea just after 01:00 BST on Wednesday following reports of a fire.

The blaze is believed to have been started deliberately on the shared balcony of the property which sustained extensive fire damage, according to the force.

A police investigation is ongoing.

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