Man taken to hospital after suffering smoke inhalation in Wakefield house fire
The fire broke out in the kitchen
A man has been taken to hospital after suffering smoke inhalation in a house fire.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the fire in Aysgarth Drive, Wakefield, on Saturday (September 26).
Three crews - from Ossett, Wakefield and Dewsbury - were sent to the scene at 9.18pm.
The fire was in the kitchen of the house, and firefighters used one hose reel and two breathing apparatus while tackling the blaze.
A man with smoke inhalation was given oxygen by firefighters and taken to hospital by ambulance.
A spokesperson for the fire service said: “Kitchen involved in first floor flat. One hose reel and two breathing apparatus used.
“Smoke detection installed and working. One male with smoke inhalation – given oxygen by fire crew and taken to hospital by YAS.
“Appliances attended from Ossett, Wakefield and Dewsbury.”