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14/10/2015
Man Rescued From Hostel Fire
Firefighters have rescued a man trapped by a fire at a hostel in St Pancras.
Emergency services were called to Birkenhead Street on Tuesday afternoon to reports of a fire on the first floor of the hostel.
Fifteen people had escaped the building before firefighters arrived, however one person was unaccounted for.
It is understood that firefighters entered the building and lead the man to safety.
He was treated for the effects of smoke inhalation.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
(MH/CD)
Emergency services were called to Birkenhead Street on Tuesday afternoon to reports of a fire on the first floor of the hostel.
Fifteen people had escaped the building before firefighters arrived, however one person was unaccounted for.
It is understood that firefighters entered the building and lead the man to safety.
He was treated for the effects of smoke inhalation.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
(MH/CD)
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