Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service and Cumbria Police are investigating the blaze that broke out on King Street early, on Thursday morning.


Police believe Penrith fire was 'started deliberately'

Seven crews from across the county spent much of the night fighting a wildfire on fells, near Braithwaite, in the Lake District. 

Wildfire on Cumbria fells 'may have been started deliberately'

Scottish Borders Council have warned there is a risk of asbestos pollution after a fire on an industrial estate in the Scottish Borders.

A crowdfunder has raised more than five thousand pounds for an Earlston family who lost everything in a fire, just days before Christmas.

Scottish Borders Council have announced that temporary teaching for Peebles High School pupils will continue after the Christmas holidays.

Art classrooms, a gymnasium and surrounding areas suffered "significant damage" forcing pupils to remain at home. 

The blaze damaged two cars in the garage, which now need to be destroyed. 

The fire subsequently spread to the premises next door, resulting in over £300,000 worth of damage. 

Nine police officers who worked to save elderly and vulnerable people during a major fire in Penrith have been praised for their actions.

Police say a fire that destroyed a house in Annan is being treated as 'suspicious'.

The fire tore through the roof of the building, and caused major congestion on Carlisle's roads.

Investigations are continuing into the cause of a fire near Carlisle that killed 16,000 chickens.

A farmhouse near Crossmichael has been gutted by a fire, which took the emergency services three hours to put out.

As part of the Fire Kills campaign, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service share tips on keeping your family safe while in the kitchen. 

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to think carefully about fire safety when enjoying the outdoors this Summer. 