Firefighters rescue three people trapped in fire at house in Woodhouse

Three people were rescued by firefighters from a fire at a house in Leeds.

The incident happened at the property on St Johns Close, Woodhouse, shortly before 1am.

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St Johns Close, Woodhouse

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the fire spread to the house from burning rubbish outside.

Firefighters used breathing apparatus to access the property and the three occupants were given oxygen at the scene before receiving medical attention from paramedics

Smoke detectors were fitted and working at the time of the incident.

Three fire crews from Leeds and Hunslet attended the incident.

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