A 55-year-old man was hospitalised after a blaze at his home at around midnight, the police said on Wednesday.

The incident happened in Triq il-Papa Piju XII, Birkirkara.

The man was assisted by rescuers of the Civil Protection Department and an ambulance crew. His condition was found to be serious.

Magistrate Nadine Lia Lis heading an inquiry.

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