Alysia Salisbury, five, has tragically died (Picture: Dyfed-Powys Police)

A five-year-old girl has been killed in a house fire, police have confirmed.

Alysia Salisbury died after a fire broke out at a property in Pembrokeshire, Wales last night.

Emergency services rushed to the house in the Pontyglasier area, near Crymych, shortly before 10pm.

Despite the best efforts of fire crews and paramedics, she was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.

Her family, who described her as a ‘beautiful daughter and sister’, are being supported by specialist officers.

Detective chief inspector Llyr Williams said: ‘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.

Emergency services rushed to assist but Alysia was pronounced dead at the scene (Picture: Dyfed-Powys Police)

‘The family request privacy at this difficult time.’

A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesman said: ‘The operation saw fire crews from Crymych, Cardigan, Newcastle Emlyn, Whitland and Fishguard in attendance, with specialist kit a turntable ladder from Haverfordwest, a water bowser from Milford Haven and the Urban Search and Rescue Team in attendance.

‘A police drone was also used.’

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She tragically died after the fire broke out on Saturday night.