Family has 'lucky escape' as flames rip through family home in Birmingham
A family had a lucky escape when a fire broke out in their Birmingham home.
It is understood a fence caught alight before flames spread to all floors and the roof space of a property on Johnson Close in Hodge Hill just after 10.20am on Saturday (June 14).
Neighbours alerted the occupants who quickly evacuated and called West Midlands Fire Service.
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Around 20 firefighters attended and deployed a hydraulic platform in their efforts to bring the blaze under control.
No one was hurt in the incident but the public were warned to avoid the cul-de-sac during the operation.
The fire service said at 2.15pm that crews had stripped the roof back to the timber frames and the gas and electrics had been isolated.
Around 50 per cent of the ground, first floor and roof space had been gutted and they were awaiting the arrival of the structural engineer to assess the damage.
Local Councillor Majid Mahmood (Bromford and Hodge Hill) had been in contact with the occupants who wanted to express their deep gratitude to the firefighters and neighbours.
Coun Mahmood said: "The family and I are incredibly thankful to the brave firefighters who responded so quickly and fearlessly to the incident on Johnson Close.
"Due to their swift action, there were no injuries, and everyone is safe.
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"I have spoken to the family of those involvement and confirmed that nobody has been hurt.
"The family are hugely thankful to their neighbours for their support throughout.
"Also, thank you to the residents who have been in contact and offering support."
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