News / Pair recovering after Sandwick fire
TWO elderly brothers are recovering in Gilbert Bain Hospital after a fire broke out in a house in Noness, near Sandwick, at lunchtime on Friday.
Three appliances from Lerwick, Sandwick and Bixter are in attendance at the blaze, which was first reported at 1.30pm.
The two men suffered smoke inhalation, but a hospital spokeswoman said their condition was stable and they were being kept in overnight for observation.
The fire had been extinguished by 4.30pm, with two appliances remaining in attendance to assess the scene.
The two storey stone built property has been extensively damaged, according to the fire service
Become a member of Shetland News
Shetland News is asking its many readers to consider paying for membership to get additional features and services: -
- Remove non-local ads;
- Bookmark posts to read later;
- Exclusive curated weekly newsletter;
- Hide membership messages;
- Comments open for discussion.
If you appreciate what we do and feel strongly about impartial local journalism, then please become a member of Shetland News by either making a single payment, or setting up a monthly, quarterly or yearly subscription.
Already a member? Sign in to hide this message.
