At 12:53pm today, Sunday 5 May two Fire Engines from Penrith and one from Lazonby were called to a building fire near Askham, Penrith.
A Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: “On arrival firefighters found a single story residence well alight.
“Four breathing apparatus and two hose reel jets were used to extinguish the fire.
“Crews were in attendance approximately one hour.”