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31st May 2023

Parents pay tribute after losing 5-year-old daughter in Wales house fire

Kat O'Connor

Alysia Salisbury tragically died in a house fire on Saturday.

The parents of Alysia Salisbury have paid tribute to their daughter after the five-year-old was killed in a tragic house fire.

A fire broke out at her family’s home in Pontyglasier, Pembrokeshire on Saturday, May 27th.

According to reports, a fire broke out at the property at around 10 pm.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, five-year-old Alysia Salisbury died at the scene.

Alysia’s family has described her as “a beautiful daughter and sister” following her untimely death.

Her family is being supported by specialist officers following Alysia’s tragic passing.

DCI Llyr Williams stated: “Our thoughts are with the family and the local community at this tragic time. HM Coroner has been informed and officers will now work with colleagues from the fire service to establish the cause of the fire. The family requests privacy at this difficult time.”

A fundraiser has been launched to support the family during this harrowing time.

You can donate here.

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