Firefighters lead casualty to safety following small kitchen fire in Portsmouth

Portsmouth firefighters were called to a small fire at Omega House shortly before 7am.

Crews from Southsea, Cosham and Portchester were on the scene of the first-floor flat on Omega Street.

One casualty suffering with smoke inhalation was led to safety by HIWFRS and passed into the care of South Central Ambulance Service paramedics.

Firefighters in breathing apparatus used hose reel jets to stop the fire caused by cooking before clearing the smoke using ventilation fans.

Further fire engines which were en route were stood down as they were no longer required.

HIWFRS returned to station following the stop message at 7:16.

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