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Couple killed after portable heater exploded and engulfed home in flames

Couple killed after portable heater exploded and engulfed home in flames
BBC Wales Wednesday 07 October 2026, 15:01 UTC 1 min read
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A fire engulfed the home after an attempt to refuel a portable heater led to a gas leak, an inquest heard.

A fire engulfed the home after an attempt to refuel a portable heater led to a gas leak, an inquest heard.
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