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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; e-mail: cfs@nwales-fireservice.org.uk; web: www.nwales-fireservice.org.uk .<\b> North Wales Fire and Rescue Service can provide and install smoke alarms free of charge. Telephone: 0808 100 2863.