Image posted on Twitter by @AldridgeFire.

Sad to report a flat fire occurred yesterday evening (Saturday, 9th January 2016) – apparently in King Street, Walsall Wood.

West Midlands Fire Service were on the scene of the fire within minutes, and crews from Aldridge and Walsall rescued a man. The fire is believed to have been caused by a cigarette.

My sympathies to the chap concerned, and thanks to West Midlands Fire Service for keeping us safe.

If you have any more information, I’d welcome it please: BrownhillsBob at Googlemail dot com, or comment here. Please be sensitive in any comments. Cheers.

Looks like the fire was in King Street – note the stone eagle on the gatepost and the gates. Imagery from Google Streetview.

Crews from Aldridge & Walsall attended a flat fire in Walsall Wood, one male rescued. pic.twitter.com/7qmacbAiAR

— Aldridge Fire Station (@WMFSAldridge) January 9, 2016

Crews have just rescued a man from his flat in Aldridge- fire caused by cigarette. First crews arrived in 2 mins 50 seconds

— West Midlands Fire Service (@WestMidsFire) January 9, 2016