Mario Balotelli sets house on fire with fireworks

Mario Balotelli sets house on fire with fireworks

Police and a fire crew were called to the Italian striker's home in the early hours of Saturday morning, with breathing apparatus, hose reels and a smoke fan required

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli had to escape from his burning house after fireworks had set fire to the bathroom, reports have revealed.

The Guardian reports the 21-year-old managed to leave his home without suffering injury just before 1am on Saturday morning – a day before Manchester City take on Manchester United at Old Trafford.