House fire in Kendal
Written by John Williamson on 26/03/2017
Cumbria firefighters were called to a report of a house fire on Stramongate at 02:40 on Sunday (26th March)
Firefighters, two wearing breathing apparatus, used a hose reel jet to bring the fire under control.
Five casualties were reported and given medical attention by firefighters and ambulance crews.
At least two of the casualties, a man and a woman, were taken to hospital where it has been reported that, despite everyone’s best efforts, the female casualty has sadly lost her life.
Crews were at the scene for around three hours.