Boy, 13, taken to hospital after fire at Leeds house

A 13-year-old boy was taken to hospital by ambulance after a fire at a house in Leeds today.
Eastwood Crescent, Swarcliffe. Photo:GoogleEastwood Crescent, Swarcliffe. Photo:Google
Eastwood Crescent, Swarcliffe. Photo:Google

Fire crews from Killingbeck and Garforth were called to deal with the blaze in the kitchen at a house on Eastwood Crescent at Swarcliffe just before 5pm today. (Thurs March 9)

West Yorkshire Fire Service said the house was heavily smoke logged after a chopping board was left on the cooking hob.

The 13-year-old boy was taken to hospital by ambulance after suffering smoke inhalation.

Crews used two hose reels and four breathing apparatus during the incident.

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