Victim of house blaze fights for life in hospital
Firefighters had to break into the mid-terraced property on Sigston Road early yesterday to rescue the 53-year-old who was semi-conscious and suffering from smoke inhalation.
He was admitted to Hull Royal Infirmary for treatment.
Police said he was in a critical condition yesterday but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. No-one else was injured as a result of the fire.
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Hide AdA Humberside Police spokeswoman said a 53-year-old Beverley man had been arrested in connection with the fire and police enquires were continuing.
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service has sent in a fire investigator.