Firefighters were called to a kitchen fire in Hay Lane South, Braintree, this afternoon.
Two fire engines were called at 2.05pm to deal with the fire, which was out when crews arrived.
An ambulance was called for a 60-year-old casualty who had breathed in smoke.
Firefighters ventilated the home and left at 2.23pm, leaving the casualty with paramedics.
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