Four charged after a house fire in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Four charged after a house fire in Rhondda Cynon Taf

After a house fire broke out on a terraced row in Rhondda Cynon Taf, four individuals have been charged in connection with the incident. The fire occurred on Protheroe Street, Ferndale during the early hours of Monday morning. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported, but some residents had to be evacuated and treated for smoke inhalation.

The suspects involved in the incident have been identified as Auryn Gustar, 19, Connor Pitt, 23, Storm Truman, 19, and Alfie Wheeler, 18. Gustar, Pitt, and Truman have been charged with intent to endanger life, while Wheeler faces charges of arson with intent to endanger life and possession of a sharp pointed article in a public place. All four individuals are from the Weston-Super-Mare area and are currently in police custody.

South Wales Police are actively investigating the cause of the fire and are working to ensure justice is served in this matter. The incident has left the community in shock and has served as a stark reminder of the importance of fire safety measures in residential areas. Authorities are continuing to provide support to the affected residents as they recover from this traumatic event

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