Firefighters tackle Padiham house blaze

The caller rang at 9-15pm and reported that a property was alight in Milton Street, Padiham.

When the fire engines from Burnley and Padiham arrived they found the fire in a first floor bedroom.

Four firefighters set about tackling the fire using breathing apparatus, two hose reels and a ventilation unit.

One casualty was assessed for smoke inhalation at the scene by paramedics as a precautionary measure.

Fire crews were in attendance approximately two-and-a-half hours.