A FIREFIGHTER who had suffered horrific injuries in an arson attack which killed a four-year-old girl and her grandmother has been given a multi-million pound pay-out.

Steve Morris, 53, ran into a blazing house in an attempt to save little Alana Mian and Hameeda Begum, 72, who were asleep inside.

He suffered burns to more than 50 per cent of his body and had to have all his fingers amputated.

He also broke his elbow, damaged his spine and had to learn to walk again after a 10-month stay in hospital.

It is understood that Mr Morris, from Chorley, will receive a £2.2m pay-out from the fire service.

While attempting to rescue the woman and child, a gas explosion engulfed Mr Morris, a Greater Manchester fire officer, leading to his protective clothing melting on to his skin.

The incident happened at a house on Little Holme Walk, Great Lever, in June 2008 In his case for compensation he was represented by Thompson’s Solicitors of Manchester.

Last month, Ian Bailey, borough commander for the fire service, said Mr Morris’s injuries were the worst he had experienced in his career.

He said: “The fire is something that we talk about whenever we have anybody new who comes to work within the team, even the young apprentices. I always make them aware of it.

“During my 27 years with the fire service I have never experienced anything else like that. Steve is coming to terms with his injuries and how that’s impacting on his life. He is a very strong person who is absolutely dedicated to getting himself as fit as he can be.”

A 2010 inquest found that Alana and Ms Begum had been killed unlawfully.

No-one has yet been convicted of their murders.

Greater Manchester Fire Service declined to comment about the compensation.