Fires in Żabbar, Xemxija

A boy was briefly treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in a house in Żabbar yesterday evening. Two fire engines were sent out to tackle the fire in St Michael Alley and residents were evacuated. In another fire in the afternoon, a nurse...

A boy was briefly treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in a house in Żabbar yesterday evening.

Two fire engines were sent out to tackle the fire in St Michael Alley and residents were evacuated.

In another fire in the afternoon, a nurse and first aid instructor went to the aid of the owner of Villa Cettina Guest House in Xemxija.

Alexander Lautier happened to be passing by when the owner, Giannina Rapinett, shouted for help from the front door. A team from the fire and rescue base nearby were on the spot within minutes.

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