Man rescued after unattended camping stove started blaze in Hull terraced house

A man was taken to hospital after an unattended camping stove started a fire in the kitchen of a house in Hull.
By The Newsroom
Published 29th Mar 2018, 15:58 BST
Updated 29th Mar 2018, 16:01 BST
The fire began in the kitchen of a house in Hutt Street, Hull. Picture: GoogleThe fire began in the kitchen of a house in Hutt Street, Hull. Picture: Google
The fire began in the kitchen of a house in Hutt Street, Hull. Picture: Google

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service was called to the terraced house in Hutt Street shortly after 11.10pm last night.

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Firefighters helped the man out of the house before giving him oxygen therapy for smoke inhalation.

He was then taken onto hospital by ambulance for further treatment.

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Meanwhile, crews used two main jets, two hose reels, breathing apparatus, thermal image cameras and small tools while bringing the blaze under control.

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A spokesman said there was fire and smoke damage to the entire house.

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It was not known if any smoke detectors had been fitted inside the property.

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