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Fleet propane cylinder flat fire sees man treated for burns

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said there was "significant fire damage" at the property

Crews were called to the property at 12.46pm (Image: Hartley Wintney Fire Station)

A man suffered burns and smoke inhalation after a propane cylinder fire at his home near Fleet. Crews from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to a property on Wickham Place in the village of Church Crookham at 12.46pm on Thursday (December 1) where they saw smoke billowing from a first-floor bedroom.

A man was treated for smoke inhalation and burns by the fire service before being passed over to paramedics. The bedroom fire was put out by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus and using hose reels and jets.

A statement on the fire service’s website said: “Crews from Rushmoor and Hartley Wintney were called to the property on Wickham Place at 12.46pm yesterday afternoon where smoke was issuing from the first-floor bedroom.

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“The cylinder had been removed from the building prior to the crews’ arrival and was allowed to vent off safely. Ventilation fans were used to clear smoke from the flat which had also suffered significant fire damage.

“Firefighters visited neighbouring addresses to reassure local residents by offering and conducting safe and well home fire safety visits.”

Crews then returned to their stations once the incident had been dealt with by 2pm.

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