A man has died following a fire at a property in Rhostryfan, Caernarfon yesterday evening (Saturday, April 16).

Shortly after 7pm North Wales Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to a house fire after members of the public had forced entry and discovered the smoke-filled property.

Two fire appliances from Caernarfon attended, firefighters utilised breathing apparatus and a hose reel jet to tackle the blaze. North Wales Police and WAST were also in attendance.

Sadly, the body of a man and a pet dog were discovered in the ground floor bedroom of the property.