London Road in Carlisle reopens following house fire

London Road has been closed in Carlisle due to a building fire at a house.

The road was closed both ways from Brook Street to St Nicholas Street.

It has since reopened and traffic is said to be coping well.

Cumbria Police have confirmed that there were no casualties as a result of the fire.

A spokesperson for Cumbria Fire and Rescue said: "At 7.03am, crews from Carlisle East, Carlisle West and Longtown were called to a building fire on London Road, Carlisle.

"A passer-by had seen smoke coming from the building and called emergency services."

The building was unoccupied on arrival and crews extinguished the fire. Crews remain on scene making the building safe.

Bus operator Stagecoach said it was diverting its services due to a fire.

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