A dog has died after a house fire in Neath.
South Wales Police went to the blaze together with Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, which sent appliances from Neath, Morriston, Tumble, Port Talbot and Swansea Central to the scene, along with two tactical managers to direct operations just after 11.20am on Wednesday.
The blaze has damaged a semi-detached property in Heathland Way, Llandarcy, and smoke was seen billowing out of the windows during the fire.
The exterior of the house has been left completely black as a result of the thick smoke and heat.
Everyone inside the property was accounted for but sadly a dog died as a result of the blaze, a spokesman for the fire service has said.
An investigation is now under way into the cause of the blaze.
Neighbours in the area were spotted out on the street and expressed concern as the incident unfolded.
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A spokesman for the fire service said: "At 11.21am this morning, Wednesday 9 December 2020, crews from Neath, Morriston, Tumble, Cymmer and Swansea Central were called to a property fire in Heathland Way, Llandarcy.
"On arrival, the three-story property was fully involved in fire. All persons were accounted for and firefighters extinguished the fire.
"Sadly, a dog has died at the incident.
"Six breathing apparatus, three thermal imaging cameras, two hose reel jets, a short extension ladder and a positive pressure ventilation fan were used by the crews.
"Police and ambulance were also in attendance.
"An investigation into the cause of the fire is now under way."
Emergency services left the scene at 12.30pm.
Wales Ambulance Service said it attended the scene but their services were not required and were stood down.
South Wales Police has been contacted for comment.
