Domestic Property - Featherstone Area
Time
7.49am
Date
10 July 2025
Type
Property fire
Location
Fearnley Street, Featherstone, Pontefract
Description:
Firefighters from Featherstone, Castleford and Normanton responded to the report of smoke issuing from a two storey and basement mid terraced property.
Crews used 2 hose reels and 4 breathing apparatus, and a high-pressure fan was used to clear smoke. The smoke was caused by fumes from cooking material in the kitchen and firefighters wearing breathing apparatus rescued 2 casualties from inside. Both casualties had smoke inhalation and were handed into the care of Yorkshire Ambulance Service and transported to hospital.
Smoke detection was fitted and actuated.