Flag Street in Bacup
A PERSON had to be treated for smoke inhalation after a house fire in Bacup.
The incident took place on Flag Street, just after midnight this morning.
A Lancashire Fire Service spokesman said: "On arrival they found the fire involved the bedroom of the property.
"Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control using four breathing apparatus, two hose reels and a ventilation unit.
"There was one casualty reported to be suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation. They were handed over to the care of paramedics at the scene."
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