The man was rescued by fire fighters wearing breathing apparatus
A MAN in his 60s was taken to hospital suffering from burns after being rescued from a house blaze yesterday (Feb 4).
Three fire engines from Lewisham and Forest Hill were called to the scene in Pattenden Road, Catford, at around 4.30pm.
The man was rescued by fire fighters wearing breathing apparatus from the ground floor of the building.
An ambulance took him to Lewisham Hospital as a priority because he had suffered from burns and smoke inhalation A small amount of damage was done to the ground floor and the fire was under control by 4.50pm.
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