Two casualties were rescued from a Carlisle building after a large fire spread to two properties.
Carlisle east fire station were called to Leabourne Road after reports of a small fire in the open shortly before 3pm today.
Crews discovered a large fire involving a number of outbuildings, which had spread to two properties.
After calling for backup from Carlisle west and Longtown fire stations, two people were evacuated from one of the properties as firefighters tackled the blaze.
A statement from Carlisle east fire station said: “A good initial attack stopped the fire from spreading further into the properties, and crews soon ensured that there was nobody else trapped in either house.
“The fire has now been brought under control using 12 breathing apparatus wearers, hose reels, main jets and small tools.
“Crews remain on scene damping down.”
Firefighters will be in the area during the next couple of days conducting safe and well visits and will be fitting smoke alarms for anyone who needs them.
Crews will be in the area over the next couple of days conducting Safe and Well visits, and fitting smoke alarms for anyone who needs them.
