Resident treated for smoke inhalation after kitchen fire

Mon, 11 Jun 2018

Firefighters from Douglas were called to a property in Douglas to tackle a kitchen fire.

Crews were dispatched shortly before 10pm last night to Hilary Road after the owner discovered a fire in the kitchen.

Two firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze, while the occupant received precautionary treatment in an ambulance for smoke inhalation.

Officers are reminding the public to ensure they have smoke alarms fitted and that they're checked weekly to ensure they work.