Wheelchair-bound man rescued from McKinnon house fire after PSOs raise alarm

A WHEELCHAIR-BOUND man was rescued from a house fire in McKinnon this morning after a pair of Protective Services Officers raised the alarm.

A WHEELCHAIR-BOUND man was rescued from a house fire in McKinnon this morning after a pair of Protective Services Officers raised the alarm.

The PSOs were patrolling McKinnon train station when they noticed smoke coming from a nearby Station Ave unit at about 12.30am this morning.

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PSOs noticed smoke coming from the unit. Photo: Patrick Herve

The block of units where the fire broke out. Picture: Patrick Herve

Police arrived to find a man trapped inside the unit, which was quickly filling with smoke.

He was unable to leave because of his wheelchair.

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Firefighters were able to rescue the 56-year-old, who was taken to hospital with severe burns and smoke inhalation.

Firefighters were able to rescue the 56-year-old man who was unable to leave his burning flat because of his wheelchair. Picture: Patrick Herve

The blaze was brought under control within six minutes.

An electrical fault is believed to be responsible for the fire.

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