Mum and three children escape Bentilee house fire
A MOTHER and her three children escaped from a house fire in the early hours of this morning.
The blaze on Hamner Green, Bentilee, was reported to Staffordshire fire and rescue at 3.55am.
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The fire was caused by a grill that had been left on.
A spokesperson said: “She had awoken to some smoke that alerted her to the fire. It involved a grill on the cooker and that is what caused it.
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“All persons were accounted for when we arrived and they had managed to get out of the house.”
Two appliances from Hanley attended the fire and one from Longton.
Two breathing apparatus were brought into use and one hose reel jet.
The family were taken to the University hospital of North Staffordshire but have since been discharged with minor injuries.
Comments
by johnboy2011
Friday, November 09 2012, 11:52AM
“I'm glad everyone is ok, but I bet the fire brigade was a bit apprehensive after what they faced in Bentilee on bonfire night. It just goes to show that we should respect our fire service they are there to save lives.”
by muzzer57
Friday, November 09 2012, 10:07AM
“LOL.”
by Havark
Friday, November 09 2012, 9:50AM
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by warren-lloyd
Friday, November 09 2012, 8:54AM
“Going for the healthy option, the grill instead of the chip pan. same result, fire damage.”