Man treated for smoke inhalation and around 30 people evacuated from apartment block fire

Around 30 people have been evacuated from a block of flats in Jersey after a fire broke out.

Emergency services were called to the self-catering apartments at The Merton Hotel in St Saviour at 10:45pm on Tuesday 3 September after a man woke up to a fire and heavy smoke in his room.

He managed to escape, throwing a fire blanket over the flames, and was later treated for smoke inhalation and minor injuries.

Four firefighters wearing special breathing gear entered the property to put out the fire with smoke having quickly spread around the building.

Displaced residents have been placed in a nearby hotel while an investigation and the clear up takes place.

There is no ongoing danger to the public and the road outside the apartments has since reopened.

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