17/04/2015
Couple Rescued From Roof Of Burning House
Two people are receiving hospital treatment after being rescued from the roof of their home by firefighters in Carmarthenshire.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Services were called to reports of a fire at flats on Morlan Terrace, Burry Port, at about 01:30 on Friday morning.
It is understood that a couple had escaped the fire by climbing onto the roof of the building and required treatment for the effects of smoke inhalation.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is due to begin today.
(MH/CD)
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Services were called to reports of a fire at flats on Morlan Terrace, Burry Port, at about 01:30 on Friday morning.
It is understood that a couple had escaped the fire by climbing onto the roof of the building and required treatment for the effects of smoke inhalation.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is due to begin today.
(MH/CD)
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