An overheated pan left in an oven triggered an automatic smoke alarm at a commercial building.

Firefighters from Hyndburn were called to Blackburn Road in Accrington at around 8.35pm on Wednesday, February 17.

A spokesperson said: “When they arrived at the scene they found the incident involved an overheated pan which had been left in the oven.

“Crews used a ventilation unit to clear the smoke and ensure the scene was safe.”