Fire breaks out at sheltered accommodation in Marsh Farm with 20 people treated for smoke inhalation

By Stewart Carr
Published 15th Mar 2019, 08:28 BST
Updated 15th Mar 2019, 09:31 BST
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Ambulance crews treated 20 people for smoke inhalation after a fierce fire broke out at a sheltered accommodation unit in Marsh Farm in the early hours of this morning.

The blaze broke out shortly before midnight at Hickman Court in Copenhagen Close, Luton, which contains 38 flats for elderly residents.

A heavy emergency service presence remained in place throughout the night, with two casualties taken to hospital.

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