Emergency services at scene and road closed after house fire near Lancaster

Fire engines and police are at the scene of a house fire near Lancaster.

The fire was in a ground floor conservatory of a domestic property on Lancaster Road, Cockerham.

Four fire engines from Lancaster, Morecambe, Garstang and Preesall were called out at 12.20pm on Monday.

A Lancashire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said on Monday afternoon: "Firefighters used four breathing apparatus, two jets, three hose reel jets and one hose reel to extinguish the fire.

"Crews remain in attendance."

A Lancashire Police spokesperson said on Monday afternoon: "We're currently assisting Lancashire Fire and Rescue service following a property fire on A588 Lancaster Road, Cockerham, Lancaster.

"As a result the A588 Northbound carriageway is currently closed between A588 Marsh Lane and just further up from the junction with Rectory Gardens.

"The southbound carriageway is currently closed but due to be re-opened shortly.

"Please find an alternative route where possible."

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