A PERSON was given first aid following a caravan fire in Accrington.

The incident happened on Chester Street at 11.14pm on Friday night.

A Lancashire Fire Service spokesman said: "Two fire engines from Hyndburn attended a fire involving a derelict caravan.

"Firefighters used one hose reel to extinguish the fire and gave first aid to one casualty suffering from smoke inhalation who was then treated by ambulance staff."

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