THE family of a three-year-old boy who died in a caravan fire in Ceredigion has thanked the local community for its support.

Zac died and his brother Harley, four, is in a critical condition following the fire in the early hours of Sunday morning at Ffair Rhos. The boys' father is in a stable condition in hospital.

The cause of the fire is being investigated but is not being treated as suspicious, Dyfed-Powys Police said.

In a statement the family said: "We would like to thank everyone for their kind words and support.

"We thank you for respecting our future privacy as we mourn the loss of Zac and focus on our son Harley, who is still critical."

A police statement said: “Dyfed-Powys Police is continuing to investigate the circumstances around a fire at a caravan in Ffair Rhos, Ceredigion early Sunday morning, January 19, in which a three-year-old boy sadly died.

“The father and a four-year-old child remain in hospital.

“Specialist officers are supporting the family at this traumatic time.

“Police and fire investigators continue to examine the scene though the circumstances are not currently being treated as suspicious.

“Police would like to speak to anyone who was in the Ffair Rhos area around the time of the fire, who might have information that could help the investigation.

“Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, using Storm reference 39 of January 19.”