AN ELDERLY man was treated for the effects of smoke inhalation after cooking left on a stove began belching out fumes at his flat in Lea Road, Lake yesterday evening (Wednesday).
Firefighters from Ryde and Sandown were called to the incident which took place at around 8pm.
The Island’s ambulance service was also called and the man was treated by them at the scene with oxygen.

Reporter: davidn@iwcpmail.co.uk