Firefighters were called out to a house fire in Accrington yesterday evening (February 27).

Three fire engines were called to the scene on Whalley Road at around 4.40pm.

The cause of the fire is now under investigation.

A fire service spokesperson said: "Three fire engines from Darwen and Hyndburn were called to a fire involving a domestic house on Whalley Road, Accrington.

"Firefighters extinguished the fire using two breathing apparatus, one hose reel, and a gas monitor.

"Crews were in attendance for approximately an hour.

"The cause of the fire is under investigation."