A discarded cigarette is believed to have sparked a fire at an Accrington house.

Firefighters were called to Blackburn Road shortly before 9pm on Thursday, July 20.

A Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “One fire engine attended a fire involving clothing in a house in Accrington.

“The fire was out when firefighters arrived at the scene but a ventilation unit was required to clear smoke from the property.

“The fire is believed to have been started by a discarded cigarettte.”