Two treated in hospital following Telford fire
Two people were last night treated for smoke inhalation following a fire at a home in Telford.
A number of calls were received by Shropshire Fire and Rescue alerting them to the fire which broke out in the conservatory of an end of terrace property in Sandcroft, Sutton Hill at 6.45pm.
A further call was received by fire control staff from a female in the property who was not able to leave due to the fire which was confirmed as being in the conservatory.
The telephone operator gave advice to the female keeping her safe and a further pump was sent to the scene. Whilst on the phone talking to fire control she was able to leave the building via a ladder.
On arrival of firefighters the first pump requested a total attendance be increased to 4 pumps, a further pump and a further officer were sent to the blaze.
Firefighters from Telford Central, Tweedale, Wellington and Shrewsbury used two jets, two hose reel jets and a total of 6 breathing apparatus sets were used to extinguish the fire which was brought under control just before 8pm.
The two occupants of the house received assistance from ambulance personnel for smoke inhalation and were taken to hospital by ambulance.
The fire is currently being investigated by Shropshire Fire and Rescue.
