A MAN had to be rescued from a house in Shipley late last night following a house fire caused by a grill pan.

Crews from Shipley, Bradford and Fairweather Green fire stations were called to the address in Norwood Avenue, Shipley, at 11.53pm on Friday to reports of a house fire.

Firefighters had to use a hose reel and breathing apparatus to tackle the blaze, and positive pressure ventilation to clear smoke from the property.

One man had to be rescued from the house by firefighters, but refused to go to hospital to be treated for any possible injuries.