Smoke alarm saves property owner's life after major flat fire in Market Drayton

Emergency services were called to reports of a house fire on Red Barn Road in Market Drayton at 1.22am this morning.Upon arriving at the scene, crews from Market Drayton Fire Station say they were met with smoke and flames issuing from the ground floor.

A further four firefighters were then sent in to search the first and second floors for anyone still within the property and to check for any fire spread.Thankfully, firefighters said the occupant of the ground floor flat managed to escape the blaze after he was woken up by his working smoke alarm.Photo: Market Drayton Fire Station

"We recommend you should have at least one working smoke alarm per floor of your property. Please ensure that you test your alarms regularly to ensure they are working.

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