Three people rushed to hospital after being pulled from house fire
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service dispatched three fire engines from Haslingden, Rawtenstall and Ramsbottom to Grane Road at around 6.20am. The busy street was closed off by police for nearly two hours as emergency services response scrambled to the scene.
It has since been confirmed that three people were rescued from the property by firefighters and taken to hospital for treatment. One further casualty was assessed by North West Ambulance Service.Crews used four breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets, one triple extension ladder, a gas monitor and tactical ventilation to extinguish the fire. They remained at the scene for three hours and 20 minutes and the road has since reopened.
In a statement this morning, Lancashire Police said: "Police are assisting our colleagues from the fire brigade with an incident on Grane Road in Haslingden. Please be advised that the road is closed between St Crispin Way and the Holden Arms Public House and plan your route accordingly. Many thanks."
A fire service spokesperson said: "Three fire engines from Haslingden, Rawtenstall and Ramsbottom fire stations attended a domestic property fire on Grane Road in Haslingden, Rossendale. Firefighters rescued three people from the property who were then taken to hospital. "One further casualty was assessed by North West Ambulance Service. Crews used four breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets, one triple extension ladder, a gas monitor and tactical ventilation to extinguish the fire, and were in attendance for 3 hours and 20 minutes."
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Grane Road in Haslingden closed off both ways due to building fireGrane Road is closed in both directions between St Crispin Way and the Holden Arms pub
Read more »
Best XI of players missing out on World Cup with France without three key starsA host of star-studded payers will be absent from the World Cup in Qatar with may fans gutted not to see their heroes in action. Whether it be due to injury or their country failing to qualify, som…
Read more »
Three-year-old girl killed in M6 crash was so loving, family sayFaye Dawson died along with a 79-year-old man when two cars crashed on the M6 near Leyland.
Read more »
Gwent Police: Three officers suspended in racist message probeThree Gwent Police officers suspended after watchdog launches investigation into racist messages
Read more »
Teen's three-year hospital wait slashed to two weeks but family forced to seek private helpA 16-year-old boy given a near three-year wait for a hospital appointment will now be seen in two weeks – after his grandparents stepped in to pay for a private consultation.
Read more »