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A man has been treated for smoke inhalation after his home caught fire when he fell asleep while cooking an early morning meal. | A man has been treated for smoke inhalation after his home caught fire when he fell asleep while cooking an early morning meal. |
Fire crews were called to the property in Llysfaen, near Colwyn Bay, Conwy, shortly after 0315 GMT. | Fire crews were called to the property in Llysfaen, near Colwyn Bay, Conwy, shortly after 0315 GMT. |
Gareth Jones of North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said the man was very lucky to have woken up and got out. | Gareth Jones of North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said the man was very lucky to have woken up and got out. |
Mr Jones said there were no smoke detectors in the home, and the case highlighted the need for them. | Mr Jones said there were no smoke detectors in the home, and the case highlighted the need for them. |
Crews from Abergele and Colwyn Bay were called to the property in Ogwen Terrace, which was heavily smokelogged. | Crews from Abergele and Colwyn Bay were called to the property in Ogwen Terrace, which was heavily smokelogged. |
Fire officers later delivered leaflets to neighbours telling them there had been a serious fire. | Fire officers later delivered leaflets to neighbours telling them there had been a serious fire. |
They also visited the area later on Sunday to offer safety advice and check whether smoke detectors were installed in their homes. | They also visited the area later on Sunday to offer safety advice and check whether smoke detectors were installed in their homes. |
Mr Jones said: "This gentleman had placed a pan on the stove and had fallen asleep. However, it was extremely fortunate that he managed to wake up and get out of the property. | Mr Jones said: "This gentleman had placed a pan on the stove and had fallen asleep. However, it was extremely fortunate that he managed to wake up and get out of the property. |
"People should also never leave cooking unattended. It only takes a few minutes for a small fire to develop into a serious and-life threatening fire." | "People should also never leave cooking unattended. It only takes a few minutes for a small fire to develop into a serious and-life threatening fire." |
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service can provide and install smoke alarms free of charge. Telephone: 0808 100 2863. |
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