26 people were rescued from a blaze at a residential care home when a fire broke out in the laundry room. Crew Manager Steve Davies said: "There was a lot of smoke but we managed to contain the blaze and it was extinguished in half and hour."
Fourteen residents were taken to hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation and shock. "The staff had put their emergency plans into action and we quickly identified where the fire was and the residents were.
Home manager, Terri Wall said: "I'm very relieved to say that all the residents are back with us this morning enjoying a cup of tea."
The fire is believed to have started in a tumble dryer on the ground floor at the care home in Ethelbert Road earlier this week.
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