Sunday 7th September 2014 – 10.30am – Suzie Wheaton.
West Midlands Ambulance Service received reports of a house fire on Rusking Street in West Bromwich at approximately 5.10am this morning.
Two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle, a paramedic area support officer and the Hazardous Area Response Team were dispatched to the scene where firefighters were tackling the blaze.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival at the scene crews found five people who were out of the property.
“All five occupants were assessed at the scene for smoke inhalation. Two teenagers were conveyed to Sandwell Hospital for further assessment and treatment whilst the three other casualties were discharged at the scene.”
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