Marriage proposal goes up in smoke as man burns down flat with romantic candles

A fire service spokesman said no-one was injured in the blaze – and the man’s girlfriend accepted his unconventional marriage proposal.

Three fire engines attended the blaze in the first floor flat at 8.30pm on Monday. File photo

Firefighters in England have issued a warning about candles after a man accidentally burnt down his flat while trying to set the scene for a romantic marriage proposal.

The man left hundreds of tea lights burning in a balloon-filled room in his flat as he collected his girlfriend ahead of the special moment, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said.