Swansea fire: Boy, 3, dies in West Cross house blaze

Floral tributes could be seen outside the property as investigations continued on Sunday

The child who died in a house fire in Swansea was a three-year-old boy, police have said.

Emergency services were sent to an address on Gonhill in the West Cross area at about 13:30 BST on Saturday.

Three people were taken to the city's Morriston Hospital where a 51-year-old man remains in a serious condition.

South Wales Police said a girl, 13, and a woman, 39, suffered smoke inhalation and added that its investigation into the incident was ongoing.

Siany Martin, whose home overlooks the house, described the people living there as a "beautiful family" who are "loved by everyone".

"All of us, the community, we're just praying for them we just want them to know that we're here. We're just sending our love to them," she said.

Floral tributes and a teddy bear have been laid near the scene of the fire

Ms Martin said she heard a bang shortly after 13:00 BST, about five minutes after she had returned inside from watching planes fly over as part of the Swansea Air Show.

"I thought it was part of the air show, and then just heard screaming," she said.

"After that it's kind of a blur, just black smoke coming out, people running everywhere trying to do something."

Neighbour Siany Martin said she heard "screaming" coming from the house

The exact circumstances of the fire, which was contained to one house, were not yet know, South Wales Police said.

Det Insp Carl Price said: "Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the young boy who sadly died at a house fire in West Cross, Swansea."

He thanked members of the community who helped at the scene and those who came forward with information.

A child has died and a man is in a serious condition in hospital

Swansea council leader Rob Stewart described what happened as "tragic".

"Our thoughts, condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends at this very difficult time," he said on Facebook, adding that the council would "assist and support" those affected by the fire.

Councillor Rebecca Fogarty, who represents West Cross, said the community was in mourning.

She said: "It's absolutely devastating news. It's everybody's worst nightmare, isn't it?

"The loss of a child - I cannot express more sincerely my sympathy for the family, for the friends and for the neighbours."

An online page set up to raise money for those affected has raised more than £13,000.

Gas network Wales and West Utilities said it was not called to the property following the fire.