Firefighters called out after neighbour smells burning

Thursday 23 June 2016

Two men living in a flat on St Saviour's road have their neighbour to thank this morning for calling out firefighters to tackle a fire in their home.

The worried neighbour made the emergency call just before 6 am after smelling smoke coming from their flat.

When firefighters first arrived they couldn't see any immediate sign of fire but then spotted a small blaze in the kitchen / living room area.

The men were evacuated while crews wearing breathing apparatus dealt with the fire and used a fan to get rid of the smoke.

Both men were treated by paramedics on the scene for smoke inhalation.

Watch Commander Richard Ryan said: “Thankfully a neighbour was able to raise the alarm that a fire was occurring within the property. However, a well maintained working smoking alarm can give you early warning and could save your life.”

(Picture credit: Jersey Fire & Rescue)