Man rescued from blaze at Kirkby house

A MAN was taken to hospital after trying to tackle a grill fire at his home.

Firefighters had to rescue the 64-year-old from the blaze at the house in Rushey Hey Road, Kirkby.

He was overcome by smoke after throwing water over a flash fire caused by a build-up of grease.

The cooker and living room where partially damaged by smoke in the fire, which broke out at 10am yesterday.

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