Fire crews rescue man from burning flat in Derbyshire town – as joint investigation into blaze begins with police

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a flat fire on Bank Street, Long Eaton – shortly before 5.30pm yesterday (Thursday, September 12).

A fire service spokesperson said: “On entering the property, firefighters rescued one male and handed him into the care of paramedics at the scene. One further occupant, a female, had self evacuated prior to the arrival of fire crews.

“A joint police and fire investigation into the cause of the fire is due to commence today (Friday, September 13).”

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Crews from Long Eaton and Ascot Drive attended, with the latter deploying an Aerial Ladder Platform. Nottinghamshire's Highfields and Stapleford stations also sent firefighters to the scene.