A man who was airlifted to hospital yesterday lunchtime from Lonsdale street, Barkerend, Bradford, has since been transferred to Wythenshawe hospital in Manchester. He is described to be in a critical condition and being treated for his injuries in the specialist burns unit.
The man had been found in the rear yard of the property after reports that he was on fire at around 12:30 on Sunday (09/08/2015).
The man in his 40's suffered severe burns to his upper body and head.
Fire crews from Bradford and Odsal stations along with paramedics administered medical assistance until the casualty was stabilised and ready to be removed from the area to the awaiting air ambulance.
The casualty was taken to the Leeds General Infirmary initially with his injuries described as severe burns.
The police are investigating the cause of the incident and anyone with information about the incident are requested to contact them on 101.
Fire crews were called to Permberton Drive in Great Horton area of Bradford last night at 22:23hrs (07/04/2015) to a house fire. On arrival the fire crews were faced with a serious developing fire which was likely to spread to adjoining properties.
Bradford and Odsal Crews quickly got to work with the the assistance of an appliance from Fairweather Green. Families from adjoining properties were evacuated whilst the fire was dealt with the blaze.
Reports now suggest that the fire could be an arson attack on the premises. Crews used four Large jets, one hosereel jet, four Breathing apparatus sets, Positive pressure ventilation fans and the aerial appliance from Bradford (CARP).
Crowds of local people gathered to watch the incident unfold. Fire investigations are still ongoing and damping down is likely to continue today
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An elderly man has died in a sever house fire at his Wibsey home. At 5.31pm yesterday (Sunday 05/04/2015) fire crews were called to the scene in Croft Street just of the High Street in Wibsey.
Local people who saw the fire, rushed to try and enter the house from the rear of the property but were beaten back by flames. When fire crews arrived the ground floor of the house was well alight.
Fire crews were soon able to enter the house and found the 68 year old man inside. Police report that an investigation into the fire has started but at this stage does not appear suspicious. The fire has left the local neighborhood in shock.
Appliances from Bradford and Odsal attended the scene along with Police and the Ambulance service. High Street was closed off for a time whilst the incident was dealt with.
