The unnamed pensioner residing at Kenilworth Place was was rescued from the living room of the flat, and given medical treatment by fire crew members until the ambulance service arrived.
He was then later taken to hospital. South Wales Police said they believed the cause of the fire was accidental.
The force and four fire crews from Swansea West, Swansea Central, Gorseinon, and Morriston fire stations attended the scene at just before noon this afternoon.
A statement from Mid and West Wales Fire Service said:
“At 11.47am on Friday, October 11, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Swansea West, Swansea Central and Morriston Fire Stations were called to an incident in Kenilworth Place, Swansea.
“Crews responded to a fire in the kitchen of a ground floor flat and rescued an elderly casualty from the flat’s living room. The casualty was then given medical treatment by crew members until the ambulance service personnel arrived. The casualty was then conveyed to hospital by road ambulance.
“Crews utilised four breathing apparatus sets, two hose reel jets and one positive pressure ventilation fan to extinguish the fire. After the fire was extinguished, Firefighters visited neighbouring properties to deliver fire safety advice and information. Crews left the scene at 1.19pm.”
A spokesman for South Wales Police added:
“Officers attended Kenilworth Place, West Cross, Swansea shortly after midday today (Friday October 11) following reports of a property fire.
“An 87-year-old man has been taken to hospital by the ambulance service. There are no other reported casualties. The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental.”
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