A man was injured and several flats were damaged following a fire earlier today.

The fire happened at several flats in Meads Close, New Bradwell, Milton Keynes.

Seven fire crews and five officers attended the scene at around 3.36pm this afternoon.

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Firefighters used two main jets, two hose reels, four sets of breathing apparatus and a turntable ladder as they battled the fire.

One flat was 'severely damaged' by fire and smoke and the remainder of the building was damaged by smoke.

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A man suffering from burns to his hands and face was treated by the South Central Ambulance Service.

An investigation is to be launched into the cause of the fire.