The dad of a toddler who died in a house fire has died from his injuries.
Emergency services raced to a fire at a property in West Cross, Swansea, at around 1.20pm on Saturday, July 1.
Police earlier said three-year-old Muhammed Esmael died and a 51-year-old man had been taken to the hospital with critical injuries. However, cops have now confirmed that dad Naemat Lawa Esmael passed earlier today too.
The cause of the fire, which was contained to one property, is unknown at this stage and a joint investigation is being carried out by police and the fire service to establish the circumstances, reports Wales Online.
An update from South Wales Police explained: "South Wales Police continue to investigate a fatal house fire at Gonhill, West Cross, Swansea on Saturday, July 1. A man taken to hospital in a critical condition has sadly passed away this morning. Officers can confirm his identity as 51-year-old Naemat Lawa Esmael.
"His three-year-old son who died at the scene can be confirmed as Muhammed Esmael."
Detective Inspector Carl Price said: "Our thoughts remain with the family, friends and the local community following this tragic incident. We are working alongside the fire service to establish the cause of the fire."
The West Cross community has been left devastated by the news but local councillors and community volunteers have pledged to do all they can to support Naemat Lawa and Muhammed's loved ones, and the wider community.
West Cross councillor Sara Keeton said previously: "We're now just doing all we can as a community and we're waiting to find out what caused this fire to happen. It's a lovely community and the boy went to a lovely school at Whitestone. We'll do everything we can for all affected."
Councillor Rebecca Fogarty added: "Thank you to the emergency services for continuing its thorough investigation, and thanks to our wonderful community for pulling together and showing its strength for this family."
A fundraiser has been set up to raise money for the family as they navigate their loss. In just two days, it has raised more than £13,000
Clare-Anna Mitchell, who lives in West Cross and set up the fundraiser, said: "The community has been rocked by the news. Everyone is very upset and people want to help and the way that we can help right now is by donating and then we will figure out what the family needs further down the line. The people living on the road are pulling together. They're devastated, but they're knocking each other's doors and leaning on each other for support."
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