People evacuated after fire in Kirkby Lonsdale
Emergency services are in attendance following a fire at an address in Main Street
Emergency services are currently in attendance following a fire at an address in Main Street, in Kirkby Lonsdale. Police were alerted at 5.45am this morning to the fire at apartments opposite the Red Dragon pub.
People living in the town are being asked to keep doors and windows closed.
People are also urged not to travel into the town.
Main Street is likely to remain closed for some time whilst emergency services continue with their work at the three-storey apartment block.
Nearby residents have been evacuated from their homes and reception centres set up at the Methodist Church in Queen Square and the Lunesdale Hall and Kirkby Lonsdale Institute.