Firefighters battle blaze at Essington barn conversion - man given oxygen at scene

A man was given oxygen therapy at the scene

Firefighters were called to put out a fire at a barn conversion in Essington yesterday.

They were called to New Landywood Lane, Essington at around 5pm on Tuesday (October 20).

A man was given oxygen therapy at the scene and was later checked over by paramedics, as firefighters battled to put out the blaze.

Crews had to force entry into the scene and used five appliances total, along with hose reel jets to extinguish the fire.

Fire crews from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Crew were supported by West Midlands Fire Service.

There is an investigation into the cause of the fire.

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