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Man suffers burns in garage fire in Waverley Avenue, Minster, on Sheppey

21:03, 24 October 2019

updated: 08:40, 25 October 2019

A man had to be given oxygen therapy and first aid after suffering burns from a fire in a domestic garage.

It broke out in Waverley Avenue, Minster, on Sheppey at about 6.55pm.

Fire crews gave a man first aid at the scene
Fire crews gave a man first aid at the scene

Two fire engines were sent and paramedics also attended.

A fire spokesman said: "Having extinguished the fire, firefighters made every effort to keep the casualty warm and comfortable, before handing him to the care of paramedics for further assessment and treatment.

"The cause of the fire has not yet been established."

Crews left just after 7.30pm.

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