A person is in hospital after a fire at a property in North Devon
Firefighters were called to Clovelly Road in Bideford this morning
Last updated 5th Jun 2021
Fire crews recue someone from a blaze in North Devon.
They've been taken to hospital following the incident on Saturday June 5.
Firefighters from Torrington and Bideford attended the scene.
It involved cooker on fire at a property on Clovelly Road in Bideford, and is thought to be accidental.
"Earlier this morning, fire control received a call reporting the smell of smoke and alarm sounding from a neighbouring property.
"2 fire engines from Bideford and 1 fire engine from Torrington were quickly mobilised to the address. On arrival, crews reported smoke issuing from the property.
"Crews made entry into the property and found a fire involving a cooker.
"Crews extricated one casualty from the property and then extinguished the fire using four breathing apparatus, 1 hose reel jet, and one safety jet.
"The casualty was conveyed to hospital via land ambulance. The fire is believed to be accidental."
Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service