Firefighters were called out to Bedford town centre yesterday (Monday) afternoon, after a fire broke out in a domestic building.
Crews from across Bedford and Kempston were called at 4.33pm to the fire on Harpur Street.
In a statement, Bedfordshire Fire Service said: “The fire affected two flats, 10% damaged by fire and 100% damaged by smoke.
“Two people were led to safety by firefighters and treated for smoke inhalation.”
The firefighters attending the incident used hose reel jets, a safety jet, a covering jet, a triple extension ladder, thermal imaging camera and positive pressure ventilation to combat the blaze.
