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27 January 2012

A man was taken to hospital this morning after a fire broke out at a bungalow in Milton Keynes.

Crews from Great Holm and Bletchley were called to the incident in Rushleys Close, Loughton, at 9.16am.

Watch Manager Dominic Smith from Great Holm Fire Station said: “The fire started in the bedroom and we are investigating the cause.

“The occupier initially tried to tackle the fire but was helped out of the bungalow by a neighbour who heard the smoke alarm and saw the smoke.”

The bedroom was badly damaged and the bungalow was smoke-logged.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel to put out the fire and a large fan to clear the smoke. They gave the man oxygen at the scene and he was taken to hospital by paramedics from South Central Ambulance Service.

Dominic said: “The neighbour did really well to get him out and we hope he is on the way to a full recovery.

“Our advice to anyone discovering a fire in their home is to get out, stay out and call 999 rather than to try to tackle it and risk serious injury.”

Firefighters will carry out a free safety check in your home, giving fire safety advice and fitting free smoke alarms where needed. Ring 01296 744477 or email cs@bucksfire.gov.uk to book one.