People ‘heard screaming’ after ‘ricocheting’ firework caused Leeds flat fire
Nearby properties were evacuated as a precaution, the fire service said
Firefighters rushed to a flat fire in Leeds which was called in after people were heard screaming.
Multiple crews were called to Cross Green Avenue in the Cross Green area of the city just before 1am today (November 10). A ground floor apartment was found to be ablaze and two people were rescued from the scene.
Neighbouring properties were evacuated as a precaution while the fire was dealt with in the early hours of this morning.
After a review of CCTV footage, the fire was deemed to be accidental and caused by a ricocheting firework.
In an update on its online incidents page, a spokesperson for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue explained: “Calls reporting a house on fire and that people could be heard screaming, the incident was made house fire persons reported.
“On arrival this was a ground floor flat on fire, 2 occupants were at the window and were rescued by the fire service, neighbouring properties were evacuated as a precaution. 6 breathing apparatus, 3 hose reels and a positive pressure ventilation fan where used to extinguish the fire.
“The two occupants, that were rescued, suffered with smoke inhalation and were given a check up by the ambulance service, they did not attend hospital.”
The update continued: “After the police had reviewed CCTV the incident was deemed accidental due to a ricocheting firework.
“Hard wired smoke detection was fitted and actuated. Fire engines that attended 2 x Hunslet and 1 x Killingbeck along with 2 x Watch Managers in 4x4's.”