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Two treated for smoke inhalation after house fire drama near Oswestry

Two people were treated for smoke inhalation after a house fire near Oswestry in the early hours of today.

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Crews from Oswestry attended the house in West Felton at 4.39am, although it was out on arrival.

However, firefighters administered oxygen therapy to two people ahead of the arrival of paramedics.

A spokesman for Shropshire Fire and Rescu Service said: "The fire was in the ground floor living room of the house and it was found to be out upon our arrival.

"The fire service removed some of the fire affected debris from the house and used a thermal imaging camera to inspect it.
"The fire service also administered oxygen therapy to two individuals suffering from smoke inhalation."

The ambulance service were also in attendance.

Crews left the scene at 5.11am.

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