Two people rescued from devastating Leeds house fire

Two people were rescued after being trapped in an upstairs bedroom during a devastating house fire in Leeds.
By Daniel Sheridan
Published 22nd Nov 2021, 06:56 BST
Updated 22nd Nov 2021, 16:49 BST
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The emergency services responded to the fire on Butterbowl Mount, Farnley shortly after 12am on Saturday November 20.

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A control operator who took the call gave fire survival guidance to two people trapped in the upstairs front bedroom, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said.

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Half of the ground floor of the property was on fire.

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Both of the trapped residents were rescued by an extension ladder to the first floor window.

They were given oxygen before being taken to hospital, it was confirmed.

A hamster was also rescued and revived by firefighters.

A specialist fire investigation officer attended the incident to ascertain cause of fire and is re-visiting the incident in daylight hours, the fire service said.

Crews from Stanningley Fire Station, Hunslet Fire Station and Leeds Fire Station attended.

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