Man runs down street 'engulfed in flames' as screaming residents watch in horror

19 August 2023 , 21:43

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Emergency services rushed to Leasowe Avenue in Leeds after reports of a man on fire (Image: Google)

A man has been rushed to hospital after he was seen running down a street engulfed in flames earlier today.

Emergency crews rushed to Leasowe Avenue in Leeds following 999 calls at around 2.15pm on Saturday afternoon - with residents said to have been heard screaming as they watched in horror.

West Yorkshire Fire Service sent a crew from the city's fire station, but on arrival found the blaze had already been put out. The patient was treated at the scene by Yorkshire Ambulance Service before being taken to hospital.

His current condition is unclear. Drone footage posted on Facebook group YappApp shows a police cordon in place, with multiple emergency vehicles at the scene.

A fire service spokeswoman told the Mirror: "I can confirm that we received a call just after 2.15pm today following reports of a person on fire on Leasowe Avenue in Leeds.

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"We despatched a crew from Leeds Fire Station and upon arrival as the fire had been extinguished, firefighters provided support to Yorkshire Ambulance Service, which was treating the injured party. The person has since been transferred to hospital."

The Mirror has contacted West Yorkshire Police for more information.

Ryan Merrifield