Firefighters were called to tackle a blaze at a flat yesterday afternoon (Friday, August 23).

Two crews from Blackburn attended the scene in Douglas Place, Blackburn, at around 1.45pm.

No indication was given of how long the crews spent at the scene.

A fire service statement said: "Two fire engines from Blackburn attended a fire involving a flat on Douglas Place, Blackburn.

"Firefighters used two hose reels, two breathing apparatus, a positive pressure ventilation fan, oxygen therapy, and a trauma pack to extinguish the fire."