Man taken to hospital after house fire in Slindon

A man was taken to hospital after a fire broke out in a Slindon house in Slindon yesterday (Tuesday December 16).
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Dec 2008, 10:56 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 19:01 BST

The male, believed to be in his 50s, was suffering from smoke inhalation as a result of the blaze the evening.

It badly affected the detached property in London Road from its starting point in the kitchen.

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A fifth of that room was damaged by fire and the flames spead to the first floor bathoom which suffered 10pc fire damage.

The remainder of the house was severely damaged by heat and smoke. It is believed the blaze began accidentally.

Some 20 firefighters tackled the flames for about 90 minutes from 8.45pm.

Crews were sent to the scene from Arundel, Littlehampton, East Preston and Chichester fire stations. A Red Cross support unit also attended.

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