Firefighters rescue man after blaze at house in Cedar Road, Leicester

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Thursday, February 28, 2013
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Firefighters rescued a man after a blaze at a house in Highfields, Leicester.

Crews were called to the fire in Cedar Road at 6.55pm yesterday.

  1. Firefighters were called to a blaze in Cedar Road, Highfields, Leicester

    Firefighters were called to a blaze in Cedar Road, Highfields, Leicester

The man was taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary by ambulance.

Three fire engines were used to tackle the fire - two from Central station and one from Eastern.

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Firefighters finished damping down at the scene just after 8.30pm.

The cause of the blaze will be investigated by the fire service and police.

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  • Profile image for KulganCrydee

    by KulganCrydee

    Thursday, February 28 2013, 2:01PM

    “Well done to our great Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service putting themselves in danger on our behalf. That being said, I hope I don't have need of their excellent services.”

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