House fire in Penwortham sees two people rushed to hospital for precautionary checks
It is believed a young family have lost their entire home in the flames.
Two people were taken to hospital for precautionary checks following the blaze.
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Hide AdFirefighters are damping down after the blaze took hold of the ground floor entrance hall and first floor of a terraced house on Margaret Road.
Three fire engines from Penwortham, Preston and Bamber Bridge were called to the scene today just after 3pm.
A spokesman from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Three fire engines from Penwortham, Preston and Bamber Bridge attended a fire involving the ground floor entrance hall and first floor of a terraced house on Margaret Road in Penwortham.
“Firefighters used one hose reel and two ventilation units to extinguish the fire.
“Two people were taken to hospital for precautionary checks.”