Pair need ambulance treatment after blaze in Halifax home

Fire crews attended to a tumble dryer on fire in a house in Halifax whilst two people needed ambulance treatment.
By Ian Hirst
Published 25th Jan 2021, 12:14 BST
Updated 25th Jan 2021, 12:17 BST
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The tumble dryer was on fire in the attic of a house on Boothtown Road in Halifax on January 23 at 10.15pm.

Four breathing apparatus and two hose reels were used by fire crews to extinguish the fire, and a high powered fan was used to clear smoke from the property.

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Yorkshire Ambulance Service attended to two casualties who were suffering from smoke inhalation.

Firefighters confirmed that smoke detectors were fitted and alerted the pair to the fire.

Fire crews attended from Illingworth, Halifax and Odsal stations.

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