Rescue after flat blaze at Leeds high rise tower block

By The Newsroom
Published 22nd Jul 2018, 10:53 BST
Updated 22nd Jul 2018, 11:57 BST
Meynell Approach, Holbeck. Image: GoogleMeynell Approach, Holbeck. Image: Google
Meynell Approach, Holbeck. Image: Google
FIREFIGHTERS rescued a person who suffered smoke inhalation during a kitchen blaze in a ninth floor flat in Leeds this morning.

Crews were called to the fire caused by a pan left on a cooker in the flat on Meynell Approach at Holbeck just before 3.30am today (Sun July 22).

Firefighters used two breathing apparatus and high powered fans to clear the flat of smoke.

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One male was led to safety and taken to hospital for a precautionary check up after suffering smoke inhalation.

Pumps from Hunslet, Leeds and Stanningley attended along with aerial appliances from Leeds and Wakefield.

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