Fire crews and ambulance rescue resident from first floor flat fire in Ossett

The incident occurred at 8.43pm on Leeds Road.

Crews from Ossett and Dewsbury fire stations attended the scene and rescued one occupant who suffered smoke inhalation. An ambulance also attended.

Breathing apparatus, a hose reel jet, and high powered fan were used to extinguish the fire.

The fire service reported that smoke detectors were working at the time of the incident.