Two people have died following a house fire in Distington.
Police were called at 4.47am today, May 22, with a report of a house fire at Toll Bar Houses.
A 58-year-old man and a 14-year-old girl, both from Distington, died at the scene of the fire.
Police and Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service are working together to investigate the potential cause of the fire.
Neighbouring properties were evacuated and there are no further reported injuries at this time.
A number of roads remain closed as emergency services continue to deal with this incident. They are:
- A595 is closed southbound between the roundabout near Dobies’ dealership and the roundabout at Howgate.
- A597 is closed between the roundabout near to the Toyota dealership and the junction of Hallwood Road.
- B5306 is closed between the roundabout near to the Toyota dealership and the junction of Barfs Road.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
A search has begun for the family’s dog, Ged, who has gone missing.
