Pensioner given oxygen after chimney fire

A 92-year-old man was given oxygen after a fire at his home in Alnwick this morning.
Fire crews at the chimney fire in Alnwick. Picture by Steve MillerFire crews at the chimney fire in Alnwick. Picture by Steve Miller
Fire crews at the chimney fire in Alnwick. Picture by Steve Miller

Fire crews were called to the house in Queen Street at 10.45am to deal with a chimney fire.

Two appliances attended and used specialist gear to tackle the fire.

The elderly man was given oxygen by the fire crews, who called an ambulance as a precaution.

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