Elderly man suffers burns in Halifax house blaze
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Firefighters were called to Central Park just after 5am this morning (January 17).
On arrival fire crews from Halifax, Illingworth, and Rastrick started tackling the blaze in the detached property.
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Hide AdA spokesperson for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "The fire in the living room was 100 per cent involved in fire.
"Crews used two hose reels, four breathing apparatus and a high powered fan to clear smoke from the property.
"An elderly male suffered burns to his head and smoke inhalation. He was given oxygen therapy by fire crews and then transported to hospital by ambulance.
"Smoke detectors were fitted and did actuate."