Thursday 4 February
20.03 The Paragon, Bath
Two people have been treated for smoke inhalation after a fire in a
basement flat.
When firefighters arrived they found an 80-year-old woman and a
39-year-old man already out of the property. They were given oxygen
therapy and taken to hospital by ambulance suffering from smoke
inhalation.
Five firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the
premises and found a fire in the storage area of a basement flat.
Using two high pressure hose reels firefighters extinguished the
fire.
It appears the fire started after smoking materials were not
properly extinguished.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service would like to remind people to
always ensure they fully extinguish cigarettes and matches after
use as they can smoulder for a number of hours causing heavy smoke
logging.
Fortunately no one was hurt.