Two casualties saved from bedroom fire in Runcorn

Fire crews were alerted to the blaze on Bridgeway West yesterday evening, Thursday.

Two fire engines were dispatched from Stockton Heath and Runcorn to attend the incident where a ground floor bedroom had caught fire.

Firefighters were in attendance of the blaze for three hours and had to wear breathing apparatus to enter the property.

The two casualties found inside the property were rescued from the flames and received a medical assessment from the fire service.

Two horse reel jets and a high-pressure fan were used to help extinguish the flames and smoke from the room.

Crews then used a thermal imaging camera to take regular heat readings and dampen hot areas where necessary.

Fire investigators were also called to the incident to undergo further inspections.

A spokesperson from Cheshire Fire Service said: “A ground floor bedroom fire was put out by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus using two hose reel jets.

“A high pressure fan also helped to extinguish the flames and clear the smoke. Crews used a thermal imaging camera to take regular heat readings and dampen hot areas where necessary.

“Two casualties received an assessment from the fire service. Fire investigators were also called to the incident. Crews were in attendance for three hours.”