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Electrical fire

Crews from Crewe Toll fire station called to electrical fire at The Green, just north of Queensferry Road.`


Firefighters were mobilised shortly before 11am yesterday (Sunday 18th August) in response to a fuse box fire in a top-floor flat.

Two firefighters in breathing apparatus entered the premises and extinguished the fire using a CO2 extinguisher.

A woman suffering from smoke inhalation was given oxygen at the scene before being taken by ambulance to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said, "Thankfully, this property had a working smoke alarm. Smoke alarms save lives."

"We recommend that every home has a working smoke alarm. You should test it every week. If you or someone you know is living without smoke detection in their home we can help with a free home fire safety visit."

"Local firefighters will visit you at home, fit free smoke alarms as required, help you identify any specific fire risks in your home and make an escape plan so you know what to do if fire breaks out."

To book a free Home Fire Safety Visit please:

Text ‘fire’ to 61611

Call 0800 0731 999

Visit: www.firescotland.gov.uk

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