Two treated for smoke inhalation after Featherstone house fire

Crews were called to Fearnley Street this morning

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 10th Jul 2025

Two people have been treated in hospital after inhaling smoke during a fire in Featherstone early this morning.

Fire crews were called to Fearnley Street in Featherstone at 7:49am this morning (July 10) after smoke was seen coming out of a home.

The blaze is believed to have been started by cooking inside the home, with two hoses being used to put it out and a fan being used to clear the smoke.

The two casualties were rescued from inside the home.

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