Ricocheting firework causes flat fire in Leeds, two rescued
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 10 Nov, 07:58 · Archive
Two people were rescued from a burning ground-floor flat in Leeds after a ricocheting firework started a fire just before 1am on Tuesday.
A ricocheting firework caused a fire at a ground-floor flat on Cross Green Avenue in Cross Green, Leeds, in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Emergency services, including three fire engines and two 4x4 vehicles, were called to the scene just before 1am after callers reported a house fire and people screaming inside.
Firefighters arrived to find the flat fully ablaze with two occupants at the window. The fire service rescued both people from the property and evacuated neighbouring homes as a precaution.
The two occupants suffered smoke inhalation and were treated by paramedics at the scene. They did not require hospital treatment.
Firefighters used six breathing apparatus sets, three hose reels and a positive pressure ventilation fan to extinguish the flames. Hard-wired smoke detection was fitted and activated at the property.
After West Yorkshire Police reviewed CCTV footage of the incident, it was deemed accidental and caused by the ricocheting firework.
How it is being reported
- People ‘heard screaming’ after ‘ricocheting’ firework caused Leeds flat fireNearby properties were evacuated as a precaution, the fire service saidYorkshire Evening Post · 10 Nov, 07:39
- Pair rescued after 'ricocheting firework' sparks flat fireA ricocheting firework has been blamed for starting a blaze at a ground-floor flat.Telegraph & Argus · 10 Nov, 07:28
- House fire in Leeds caused by ‘ricocheting firework’ as neighbours alerted by ‘people screaming’Firefighters found a ground floor flat ablaze with two people at the window in need of rescueLeedsLive · 10 Nov, 07:10
In this story: Leeds · Cross Green Avenue · West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service · West Yorkshire Police
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