Swansea fire: Father dies in hospital after son, 3, killed in blaze

A neighbour described the Esmael family as "loved by everyone"

A father has died in hospital following a house fire in which his son was killed on Saturday.

South Wales Police named the victims as Naemat Lawa Esmael, 51, and his three-year-old son Muhammad Esmael.

Emergency services were called to an address on Gonhill in West Cross, Swansea, at about 13:30 BST on Saturday.

The Welsh Ambulance Service said three people were taken to the city's Morriston Hospital.

Mr Esmael's wife, 39, and their 13-year-old daughter suffered smoke inhalation.

His brother, Massood, told Radio Wales Drive on Monday: "We can't say how deeply we are injured, how deeply we are devastated.

"It's really very painful."

Dr Hoshman Ishmail said the Kurdish community and wider public in West Cross have supported the family.

"I just want to thank everyone who has been with us in this difficult time, we really appreciate it," he said.

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

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

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

Ms Martin said she heard a bang shortly after 13:00 BST on Saturday, 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.

A tribute with flowers and teddy bears could be seen near the burnt out home

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

In a tribute, Whitestone Primary School described Muhammad Esmael as a "popular, well-loved little boy who was settling in well to school life and making many friends".

"Our thoughts are with their family and friends and we offer our sincere and deepest condolences," it said.

The school added that support was being put in place for pupils and staff members who need it.

Police said an investigation was being carried out to establish the exact circumstances of the fire, which was contained to one house.

Det Insp Carl Price said: "Our thoughts remain with the family, friends and the local community following this tragic incident.

Police and fire investigators were still at the scene of the fire in West Cross, Swansea on Sunday

"We are working alongside the fire service to establish the cause of the fire."

An online page set up to raise money for those affected has so far raised more than £15,000.

An appeal has been set up to raise money for the family.

They hope to repatriate the bodies of Mr Esmael and his son to Kurdistan in Northern Iraq.