Winchester Family's Narrow Escape as Blaze Hits Home
Smoke Alarm Saves Lives in Early Morning Fire
A Winchester family dodged disaster when their house caught fire in the early hours of Tuesday. Fire chiefs confirmed today that a working smoke alarm and a quick escape prevented serious injury and saved the property from major damage.
Firefighters Spring Into Action
Fire crews rushed to the scene shortly after 2am. They deployed two jets and one hose reel to tackle the flames aggressively.
Clearing the Smoke
To make sure the family could breathe easy, firefighters used positive pressure ventilation fans to clear thick smoke from inside the home.
