HERO firefighter Steve Morris has been given his own specially brewed beer — to thank him for saving lives.

The former Bolton firefighter suffered horrific burns in a house fire which claimed two lives.

Mr Morris was left with such severe injuries he was forced to retire early from the fire service.

And now Dunscar Bridge Brewery has created Ste’s BA Set beer in his honour.

It is the second time the brewery has created a special ale for the 44-year-old — but the first time he can properly enjoy it.

Mr Morris invited more than 100 former colleagues to his retirement party at the Brewhouse pub in Blackburn Road, Astley Bridge.

He had developed a liking for the pub’s beers, which prompted him to ask if he could have his own bottled ale.

Mr Morris said: “Everybody said they had enjoyed the evening and they loved the beers and when I handed out my own bottled beers they were like gold dust — they all wanted more and I didn’t get to drink very much of my own beer.

“So when Dunscar Bridge Brewery said they would bottle some more for me I jumped at the chance.”

Managing director of Dunscar Bridge Brewery, Pat Kitchen, added: “We were delighted to produce this second batch of his own label bottled beer for Steve, who’s a very courageous man.

“Organising this for Steve is the least we can do. Recognising his achievements and outstanding contribution to the Greater Fire Manchester Service and the people of Bolton, in this small way, is an absolute honour.”

The label on Mr Morris’s bottled beer features the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service crest and also includes information about the beer itself and the tragic incident which prematurely ended his fire service career.

He was engulfed in flames trying to rescue people from a burning house in Little Holme Walk, Great Lever, on June 23, 2008.

The fire, which was started deliberately, claimed the lives of Hameeda Begum, aged 71 and her four-year-old granddaughter, Alana Mian.

No-one has ever been charged with causing the deaths.

The firefighter, who was part of Green Watch at Bolton Central Fire Station, suffered burns to 52 per cent of his body and had to have all his fingers amputated.

As he escaped from the fire he broke his elbow and damaged his spine and had to learn to walk again.