FIREFIGHTERS battled a fire involving a portable heater.

Fire crews were called to an office in Carr Road, Nelson shortly before 2pm.

A fire service spokesman said two fire engines from Burnley and one from Nelson attended a fire

No injuries were reported and firefighters used two breathing apparatus, one hose reel and a ventilation unit to extinguish the fire.

A fire service spokesman said: "The heater was totally destroyed by the fire.

"A fire fighter went in and removed it from the building.

"The premises had been evacuated before we arrived."