One fire engine from Widnes, one fire engine from Runcorn, and one fire engine from Penketh attended.
Details
Firefighters were called to a fire in a flat in Widnes. Smoke was seen issuing from the windows, with flames visible inside the property.
Crews used four sets of breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets and a covering jet to extinguish the fire.
One casualty was rescued by firefighters and handed into the care of paramedics and air ambulance crew for further treatment.
A fire investigation will take place to determine the cause of the fire.
