Neighbours help rescue family from Pool-in-Wharfedale blaze
A man, woman and child remain in hospital following a serious house fire near Otley, last night.
A man, woman and child remain in hospital following a serious house fire in Pool-in-Wharfedale, near Otley, last night.
A dog walker spotted smoke coming from the house in Wharfe View and alerted other neighbours.
The small group went into the property and rescued a semiconscious man, who had suffered 25 per cent burn injuries.
The Fire Service Control Room received a 999 call shortly before 11pm and sent engines from Otley,
Rawdon and Cookridge.
Four firefighters rescued a woman and a little girl, who were unconscious, from a top floor bedroom.
District Commander for Leeds Russ Hepton said: “The actions of the neighbours are truly courageous.
“They have entered the house despite there being a serious and developing fire inside, without prioritising
their own safety.
“They came across the man, who has suffered serious burns, and were able to get him outside to safety.
“Neighbours also guided the fire engines into the scene and crews acted swiftly to rescue the woman and
child and gave them oxygen at the scene to assist their breathing.”
All three casualties were taken to hospital.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.