07/03/2006
Man rescued from blazing flat
A man has been rescued from a burning flat in north Belfast.
The Fire Service was alerted to the blaze at the flat in New Lodge Place around 11pm on Monday.
Firefighters using breathing apparatus discovered the man in the bedroom and he was carried out of the property where he received first aid.
He is being treated for the effects of smoke inhalation.
Neighbours had heard a smoke alarm going off and a spokesperson for the Fire Service said that this had undoubtedly saved the man's life.
(SP/GB)
The Fire Service was alerted to the blaze at the flat in New Lodge Place around 11pm on Monday.
Firefighters using breathing apparatus discovered the man in the bedroom and he was carried out of the property where he received first aid.
He is being treated for the effects of smoke inhalation.
Neighbours had heard a smoke alarm going off and a spokesperson for the Fire Service said that this had undoubtedly saved the man's life.
(SP/GB)
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