Elderly casualty taken to hospital after Swansea flat fire
Four crews were sent out soon before midday today (11th October)
Last updated 11th Oct 2024
One person has been taken to hospital, after a flat fire in Swansea.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service says crews from Swansea West, Swansea Central, Gorseinon and Morriston Fire Stations were sent to Kenilworth Place at 11.47am today (11th October).
They found a fire in a kitchen of a ground floor flat and say they rescued an elderly casualty from the flat's living room.
They were treated by crews, before being taken to hospital by the ambulance service.
A statement adds: "Crews utilised four breathing apparatus sets, two hose reel jets and one positive pressure ventilation fan to extinguish the fire.
"After the fire was extinguished, Firefighters visited neighbouring properties to deliver fire safety advice and information.
"Crews left the scene at 1.19pm."