An investigation has been launched after a major blaze in Barrow resulted in a person taken to hospital with burns.
The fire service was called at around 4.55am today, November 28, to Grosvenor Street.
A blaze had broken out at a mid-terrace property.
Six fire engines, the joint incident command unit, and the aerial ladder platform attended. One casualty was taken to hospital following smoke inhalation and burns.
A joint police and fire Investigation is ongoing to identify the cause of this fire.
It is the third house fire in the town recently and the fire service said that investigations had found the first three are not linked in any way.
The causes of the incidents last week have been identified as one due to an electrical fault and one accidental.
Fire crews will be in the area over the next few days to provide reassurance to the community and answer any fire safety questions people may have.
Andy Lee, area manager at Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, said: “Cumbria FRS crews responded swiftly to this incident, with the 999 call being received to fire control at 4.53am, and crews were on scene within seven minutes, at 5am to find the property well alight.
“I’d like to reiterate that it is unusual in Cumbria for us to see a series of property fires in the same geographical area in such a short space of time. However, these incidents are not connected.
“It’s important our homes are as safe as they possibly can be from fire and we recognise the important role of working smoke alarms in all settings but also would like to reiterate that smoke alarms are a last chance to stay safe and do give a warning but sometimes this can still not stop people from suffering harm from smoke and fire.
“Working smoke alarms do save lives, but they are a small part of staying safe from fire, they do not extinguish fire or guarantee a safe escape from the property. They should be used as part of a ‘staying safe from fire’ toolkit which includes, maintaining clear escape routes, keeping doors shut to prevent smoke travel and fire spread, reducing the sources of ignition and being safe when cooking.
“People with reduced mobility or other health conditions may not be able to evacuate as easily as others and may need increased fire safety measures, we carry out 10,000 home visits every year to ensure smoke alarms are working and that people have a plan in case a fire does occur.”
The road was closed while emergency services were at the scene.
