14-year-old girl and man die in Distington house fire
Last updated 23rd May 2022
A 14-year-old girl and a 58-year-old man have died in a house fire in Cumbria.
Emergency services were called to the blaze in Distington, south of Workington, at around 4.47am on Sunday (22nd May).
The pair, both from the area, died at the scene.
Neighbouring properties had to be evacuated, but there have been no further reported injuries.
Cumbria Police said: "Two people have died following a house fire in Distington.
"Police were called at 4.47am today with a report of a house fire at Toll Bar Houses.
"A 58-year-old man and a 14-year-old girl, both from Distington, died at the scene of the fire.
"Police and Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service are working together to investigate the potential cause of the fire."
Surrounding roads were closed while emergency services dealt with the incident.