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Aberystwyth is an ancient market town, administrative centre, community, and holiday resort in Ceredigion, Wales. It is located near the confluence of the Ystwyth and the Afon Rheidol.

Family of boy, 3, killed in caravan fire '- grief-loss"

Feb 16,2020 10:17 am

Zac (left), at the age of three, died, and his brother Harley, four in a critical condition in the hospital

The Family of a three-year-old boy who was killed in a residential fire car, thanked the people for their "kind words and support".

Zac died, and his brother Harley, four in critical condition after The Fire on Sunday morning in Ffair Rhos, near Tregaron, Ceredigion.

Shaun Harvey , 28, the father of the boy, is in stable condition in the hospital after the escape in front of The Fire with the oldest boy.

The Fire is not being treated as suspicious, Dyfed-Powys police said.

In a statement, The Family said: "We would like to thank all of you for your kind words and support.

"We Thank You for respecting our future of privacy as we mourn the loss of Zac and concentrate on our son, Harley, who is still critical. "

neighbor Miriam Connolly said the caravan "went up like an inferno."

She Said she had gone to bed, when she heard a knock on her door, followed by "shouting, screaming from the outside".

"All I could hear was a crescendo of screaming by Shaun," She Said .

A floral tribute, left at The Scene

"You could tell he was in agony. I thought The Best thing to do is for me to phone The Emergency services.

"I could see the reflection of the flames on The Building Next Door , so I knew it was a fire, but I could not see where it came from.

"It is so horrific. You can not imagine dealing with something like this. "

neighbor Miriam Connolly: "you can't always understand what is happening"

Mrs. Connolly's husband, Sean, said Mr. Harvey had burn wounds all over the body, and the little boy was in a bath of water by The Fire brigade.

"I've never seen anything like it in My Life . It was very traumatic," he said.

neighbors said Mr. Harvey had separated from the mother of The Children of Erin and lived in the caravan temporarily, while he looked for a permanent home.

Mrs Connolly described Mr Harvey as "a nice guy", and added: "He was so delighted That he children for the weekend. "

Community councillor John Jones said: "We are deeply affected by the events.

Officers from Dyfed-Powys police remain at The Scene while investigations continue

"When it happens in front of the door-to-door in a small rural village such as this, it is a total shock. "

Ted Jones lives in the vicinity of where The Blaze happened, said it was "luck" were there any survivors.

"My neighbor saw The Fire and the caravan went up In Flames and you said it was good luck That someone from," said Mr Jones.

"Ffair Rhos is a tiny, quiet Little Village in rural Ceredigion, so it is a big shock for everyone, especially if a small child has died. "

emergency services were called to The Scene of the car at about 05:30 GMT on Sunday and as well as destroyed the residence and a vehicle was also damaged an adjacent property.

The Welsh ambulance Service said it sent three ambulances to The Scene , That two patients at Bronglais General Hospital in Aberystwyth .

The Fire destroyed a caravan and a vehicle and damaged an adjacent property

A police spokesman said: "to examine police and fire investigators remain on The Scene , although the circumstances are not currently being treated as suspicious. "

specialist Officers are supporting The Family , according to police.

In a statement, Ceredigion Council, said: "Our heartfelt condolences go to The Family after the tragic incident. "

He added That she is working with Dyfed-Powys police, to "the support of The Family and the school in this difficult Time ."



tregaron, aberystwyth, dyfed-powys police, ceredigion

Source of news: bbc.com

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