Paramedics treat resident in Halifax street as firefighters tackle house blaze

Firefighters tackled a house fire in Halifax as paramedics gave medical treatment to a resident who fled from the property.
By Ian Hirst
Published 22nd Feb 2019, 07:48 BST
Updated 22nd Feb 2019, 11:57 BST

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Firefighters tackled a blaze in Queens Road, King CrossFirefighters tackled a blaze in Queens Road, King Cross
Firefighters tackled a blaze in Queens Road, King Cross

Emergency services were called to a house in Halifax when a fire began in the kitchen.

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West Yorkshire Fire Service said the domestic fire in Queens Road, King Cross, was reported at 6.10pm yesterday (Thursday).

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A spokesman said smoke detectors were installed in the home and sounded, meaning the occupant had been able to get out to safety by the time crews arrived.

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The person was suffering the effects of smoke inhalation and was put in the care of Yorkshire Ambulance Service, he said.

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Firefighters from Halifax, Illingworth and Rastrick stations all attended the incident, using breathing apparatus and a hose reel to put out the fire.

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