Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service have been dealing with a fire at a property in Barrow this afternoon (13 Aug). Crews from Barrow, Walney and Ulverston were in attendance.
A spokesperson said:
"The incident involved a kitchen fire where a pan had been left unattended and the fire developed.
"The kitchen is damaged and the property is smoke logged. One person has been taken to Furness General Hospital suffering from smoke inhalation.
"We are urging our community to ensure when cooking please never leave it unattended. Always fit smoke detectors as they save lives."
