FIREFIGHTERS are investigating the cause of a fire at a house in Blackburn this morning.

Three fire engines were sent to the scene of the blaze which started in a ground floor kitchen in Leamington Road at around 9.45am.

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There were no reports of injuries.

A Lancashire Fire and Rescue spokesman said: “Three fire engines from Hyndburn, Blackburn and Darwen were sent after a fire started in a kitchen in a ground floor property.

“They used two sets of breathing apparatus, a hose reel and ventilation equipment to bring the fire under control.

“There were there for around one hour and 15 minutes.

“Investigations are on-going.”

Did you witness the fire? Send your pictures to ryan.wood@nqnw.co.uk