14/11/2008
Couple Die In Newport House Blaze
A man and woman have died following a blaze at their Newport home last night.
The fire broke out in the bungalow in Bishpool Gardens, Ringland, at around 7.05pm.
The woman, thought to be 69, was rescued from the property in Newport, south Wales, by fire crews. However, she was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital.
A man's body was also found in the home.
A South Wales Fire and Rescue and Rescue Service spokeswoman, said: "On arrival, crews were faced with a fire at a bungalow that was well alight.
"Crews entered the building and rescued an elderly lady, who was given first aid at the scene until the arrival of the paramedics.
"The second person was located in the premises but was confirmed as a fatality at the scene.
"The lady was also confirmed as a fatality upon arrival at hospital."
Gwent Police said the cause of the fire was being investigated but was not believed to be suspicious.
Meanwhile, 19 nursing home residents were evacuated from the Bridge House home, following a fire in a derelict hotel behind the hotel in Eddw Vale, Blaenau Gwent.
All residents are said to be safe and social services are contacting their families.
(JM)
The fire broke out in the bungalow in Bishpool Gardens, Ringland, at around 7.05pm.
The woman, thought to be 69, was rescued from the property in Newport, south Wales, by fire crews. However, she was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital.
A man's body was also found in the home.
A South Wales Fire and Rescue and Rescue Service spokeswoman, said: "On arrival, crews were faced with a fire at a bungalow that was well alight.
"Crews entered the building and rescued an elderly lady, who was given first aid at the scene until the arrival of the paramedics.
"The second person was located in the premises but was confirmed as a fatality at the scene.
"The lady was also confirmed as a fatality upon arrival at hospital."
Gwent Police said the cause of the fire was being investigated but was not believed to be suspicious.
Meanwhile, 19 nursing home residents were evacuated from the Bridge House home, following a fire in a derelict hotel behind the hotel in Eddw Vale, Blaenau Gwent.
All residents are said to be safe and social services are contacting their families.
(JM)
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