Cambridgeshire woman taken to hospital after fridge catches fire

A woman rescued from a house fire in Cambridge has been taken to Addenbrooke’s hospital  with breathing difficulties.

Fire crews from Cambridge and Sawston attended the fire at around 8.00pm in Adams Road, off Grange Road in Cambridge.

The fire is believed to have started in a fridge that was stored in a cupboard under the stairs. The woman discovered the fire and attempted to put it out herself. It is thought that she was overcome with the effects of smoke which resulted in her requiring hospital treatment.

Gary Mitchley from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “While it is understandable that people want to try and save their property when a fire occurs, this is a very dangerous thing to do as this incident demonstrates. A house can be replaced but your life cannot. As this incident occurred during electrical fire safety week, I would like to reiterate the messages of the campaign. About half of all accidental fires in the UK are caused by faulty or misused electrical equipment.  In the case of this incident we would like to remind residents that electrical equipment, such as fridge and freezers need ventilation in order to work safely.”