Fire crews were called to the scene (Image: Newsquest)
CREWS were called to the scene of a flat fire in York following a smoke alarm activation.
York fire crew responded to the smoke alarm activation in Skeldergate at around 3.50am today (July 16).
On arrival, the crew discovered that a fire had occurred within the flat, though the occupant had extinguished it.
The fire crew ventilated premises following the fire to a waste bin and some surrounding lino - and requested ambulance for the occupant, a male aged late 70s with smoke inhalation.
The cause of the fire was carelessly discarded smokers materials.
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