Man rescued from Huddersfield house fire
Crews from Huddersfield and Brighouse were called to a property in Church Lane, Moldgreen, at around 12.30am after the occupier rang to say he was trapped.
Fire survival guidance was given to the man by a Fire Control Operatior until firefighters arrived.
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Hide AdHe was then rescued from the first floor bedroom of the property and taken to hospital suffering smoke inhalation.
A West Yorkshire Fire Serice spokesperson said that smoke detectors were fitted in the house, but were not working.
One hose reel, two breathing apparatus and a positive pressure ventilation van were used at the scene.