Man treated after Cannock house fire

Fire crews tackled a blaze in the bathroom of a house in Cannock tonight after a shower curtain was set alight by a tealight candle.

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Firefighters were called to the accidental blaze at the property in Brook Vale at 6.12pm.

The occupants managed to flee their home but a man, believed to be about 30, was treated for smoke inhalation by paramedics.

One hose reel jet was used to extinguish the flames.

The first floor of the house was smoke-logged but firefighters ventilated the property.