5-year-old girl dies in tragic Pembrokeshire house fire

Dyfed Powys Police say they attended the property shortly before 10pm on Saturday (27 May).

Police say Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, The Welsh Ambulance Service and the Welsh Air Ambulance also attended.

In a statement, Dyfed Powys Police said that despite the efforts of emergency services, five-year-old Alysia Salisbury died at the scene.

Alysia’s family, who have described her as “a beautiful daughter and sister”, are being supported by specialist officers.

DCI Llyr Williams from Dyfed Powys Police said: “Our thoughts are with the family and the local community at this tragic time. HM Coroner has been informed and officers will now work with colleagues form the fire service to establish the cause of the fire.

“The family request privacy at this difficult time”

The operation saw fire crews from Crymych, Cardigan, Newcastle Emlyn, Whitland and Fishguard in attendance, with specialist kit a turntable ladder from Haverfordwest, a water bowser from Milford Haven and the Urban Search and Rescue Team in attendance.

A police drone was also used.

(Lead image: Family photo / Dyfed Powys Police)