A fire crew and paramedics attended Farm Way in Bushey over the weekend following reports of a defective gas appliance.
A rapid response car, ambulance and ambulance officer were called to the property at around 7pm on Friday and a fire engine from Garston was also deployed to help make the scene safe.
A man in his 60s was taken to Watford General Hospital with breathing difficulties.
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