Smoke alarms save man's life

FIRE services are urging homeowners to press the button and test their smoke detectors, after a man was saved from a house fire when neighbours heard his alarm.

The 29-year-old man was led to safety from the smoke-filled building on Saturday morning after a neighbour heard the alarm sounding and dialled 999.

Firefighters forced their way in to the home on Elizabeth Way, Masbrough, at around 4.30am.

The man was checked over by paramedics but did not need hospital treatment. Investigators believe that the fire was started accidentally.

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue offers free e-mail reminders to test fire alarms regularly. To sign up visit www.pressthebutton.co.uk.