Candle sets bedding ablaze at Petersfield home with one occupant burned and given emergency care

By Freddie Webb
Published 16th Nov 2022, 09:34 BST
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BURNING bedding caused by a lit candle injured an occupant and emergency care had to be given.

Firefighters received reports of a bedroom fire at a house in School Lane, Petersfield, on Sunday night. Crews arrived at the scene at roughly 8.15pm.

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The blaze stopped by the time emergency personnel were at the property. Emergency care was given to one resident who suffered a burnt arm and inhaled thick smoke.

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The bedroom fire happened in School Lane, Petersfield. Picture: Google Street View.The bedroom fire happened in School Lane, Petersfield. Picture: Google Street View.
The bedroom fire happened in School Lane, Petersfield. Picture: Google Street View.

A statement from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) said: ‘Fire crews were called to a house in School Lane, Petersfield, after a bedroom fire on Sunday night. The fire was out on arrival and firefighters removed a mattress and bedding from the property.

‘They also provided immediate emergency care to one person suffering from smoke inhalation and a burn to the arm. Colleagues from SCAS provided further assistance. It is believed that the fire was caused by a candle.’

HIWFRS advised people to keep candles away from flammable objects.

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