A MAN was rescued from a smoke filled flat at Warrington today – after a neighbour raised the alarm.
Three fire engines from Warrington and Stockton Heath went to the scene at Cantilever Gardens, in Station Road, Latchford after the neighbour smelled smoke coming from the property.
They escorted a man from the flat and tackled the blaze with a hose reel jet. Two firefighters were equipped with breathing apparatus.
A ventilation unit was then used to clear smoke from the property.
Earlier, a hose reel jet was used to tackle a blaze involving a vehicle in Tannery Lane, Penketh. One firefighter wore breathing apparatus.
Man rescued from smoke-filled flat
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
