FIREFIGHTERS were called to a flat fire in York.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called in at just before 6pm last night (February 24) to Hewley Avenue in Tang Hall in York after reports of a building fire.
A spokesman for the service said: "Crews responded to flat fire and deployed breathing apparatus wearers immediately.
"Occupant of flat was not trapped inside but had experienced smoke inhalation.
"Crews administered oxygen to male and extinguished the fire which is believed to have started in the bedroom.
"The cause of fire is unknown at this time."
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