Two killed in house fire following 'explosion in garden'
Two people have died in a house fire following reports of an explosion in the garden, police said.
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Emergency services were called to the property in Heol Fawr, Nelson, Caerphilly, south Wales, at 6.10pm on Friday.
Gwent Police confirmed that police officers and firefighters from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended the address.
Two people were pronounced dead at the scene, police later confirmed.
Forensic teams were at the two-storey property on Saturday.
The road, close to the centre of the village of Nelson, remained cordoned off around the house.
Neighbours described seeing the home on fire, with an extensive response from emergency services on Friday.
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Specialist fire crews remain at the scene on Saturday morning to carry out a structural assessment of the property.
In a statement online Gwent Police said: "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."
A force 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."