Elderly man rescued from Shrewsbury flat fire
Firefighters recued an elderly resident from his home in Shrewsbury early this morning.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue crews were called to an activation of an Automatic Fire Alarm at the three storey building in New Park Road, Castlefields at 4:28am.
An investigation by firefighters showed that smoke was issuing from a ground floor flat, where a blaze was located in the living room involving curtains.
Crews dealt with the fire using two breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet, and one covering jet, a positive pressure ventilation fan was also in use.
The elderly resident was assisted from property by Fire Service Personnel.
