A CARAVAN fire broke out earlier this afternoon with two fire engines called into action.

The fire, on Bacup Road, Rawtenstall, involved a caravan and some fencing, with crews from Bacup and Rawtenstall fire stations arriving on the scene at around 2.15pm.

Using a jet, two hose reels and two breathing apparatus, firefighters were able to extinguish the fire and remained at the scene for around 40 minutes.