Fears of people trapped in fire unfounded

Fire crews from Lancaster and Morecambe attended reports of a building fire where it was believed there were people trapped.

The fire involved a first floor flat on Yorkshire Street, Morecambe, after a call-out at 11.20pm on Saturday.

Firefighters were called to a blaze at a flat in Morecambe.placeholder image
Firefighters were called to a blaze at a flat in Morecambe.

Despite initial fears, one occupant was evacuated prior to the arrival of fire crews.

The fire was extinguished using one hose reel, four breathing apparatus and one ventilation unit.

Firefighters were at the scene for approximately one hour and forty minutes.

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