Firefighters rescue three guinea pigs and a budgie from a blaze in Sunderland

Three guinea pigs and a budgie had to be rescued by firefighters after a blaze broke out in a Sunderland home.
By Sue Kirby
Published 17th Mar 2019, 14:07 BST
Updated 17th Mar 2019, 16:33 BST
The three guinea pigs rescued from a blazing home.The three guinea pigs rescued from a blazing home.
The three guinea pigs rescued from a blazing home.

At lunchtime today crews from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service were called to a blaze at a home in New Herrington.

Luckily, the female occupant was led to safety by a neighbour.

The conservatory was badly damaged.The conservatory was badly damaged.
The conservatory was badly damaged.
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The fire, which was in the lean-to conservatory of the home in Fenton Terrace, is believed to have been caused by a lighted scented candle being left unattended.

A spokesman for the brigade, which was called at 12.11pm today, said fortunately smoke alarms alerted the occupant to the blaze.

He said: "Our crews rescued three guinea pigs and a budgie.

"If you like candles please consider a battery flame. And remember having a working smoke alarm is a life saver - not just for the humans in your home."

Three crews, two from Farringdon and one from Rainton, were called to the scene and the conservatory was 80% damaged by fire, there was also smoke damage to other parts of the terraced house.