'˜It could have been a lot worse': OAP rescued from Cleveleys bungalow fire after being overwhelmed by smoke
The woman was rescued by firefighters at around 8.30am – and officials said the smoke alarm that alerted her to the blaze could have saved her life.
Watch manager Michael Dawson, from Bispham fire station, said: “It could have been a lot worse.”
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Hide AdHe said the woman went to investigate the fire, which started accidentally in a bedroom, and has now warned residents to get out immediately if they discover a fire.
The woman was treated for smoke inhalation. The home’s bedroom was damaged by the flames. The rest of the bungalow suffered smoke damage.