TWO fire engines were called to a fire at around 6pm this evening.
The fire, which was caused by a tumble dryer, happened at a house in Shawfield in Rawtenstall.
Firefighters equipped with breathing apparatus used a hose reel and ventilation unit to extinguish the fire and clear the smoke.
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