Homes in Rossendale have been evacuated after fire crews tackled a blaze this morning.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said several homes in Cowpe have been evacuated and road closures are in place on Cowpe Road and Carr Lane.
The fire service was called just before 7.20am this morning (November 10) to an outbuilding fire in Carr Lane, between Newchurch and Cowpe.
Crews used two jets and four breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire.
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The public are being asked to stay away from the area.
A fire service spokesperson said: "Four fire engines from Bacup, Rawtenstall and Ramsbottom attended an outbuilding fire on Carr Lane, Rossendale. Crews used two jets and four breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire.
"Several properties in Cowpe have been evacuated as a precaution. Road closures are in place on Cowpe Road and Carr Lane.
"The public are asked to stay away from the area to allow emergency services to work safely."
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