FIREFIGHTERS tackled a fire at a derelict house in Nelson overnight. 

Two fire crews were sent to the property in Bankhouse Road, Nelson just before 10pm on Friday night. 

The cause is being investigated. 

A Lancashire Fire and Rescue spokesman said: "Two fire engines from Nelson attended a fire in a derelict property in Bankhouse Road.

"When firefighters arrived at the scene, they used two breathing apparatus and a hose reel to extinguish the fire.

"There were no injuries reported and the cause is under investigation."