Dog Dies And Person Taken To Hospital After Maryport House Fire

A person was taken to hospital after a house fire in Maryport, while firefighters confirmed that a dog had died.

Emergency services were called to a property on Crosby Street in Maryport shortly before midnight following reports of a house fire. Firefighters arrived at the scene at 11.59pm on Tuesday, September 8, with crews responding from several stations across West Cumbria.

Four fire engines were sent to the property from Maryport, Aspatria and Workington fire stations. The crews worked at the scene to tackle the fire and deal with the people and animals inside the property as the emergency response continued.

One person was treated by emergency responders after suffering from smoke inhalation. Following the initial treatment at the scene, the casualty was taken to hospital by North West Ambulance Service for further medical assessment and care.

Firefighters also found several animals inside the property during their response. Crews were able to rescue a number of the animals from the house, but one dog was confirmed to have died as a result of the incident.

The fire and rescue service confirmed that crews remained at the property for around two hours while dealing with the incident. Firefighters carried out the necessary work at the scene before eventually leaving once the emergency response had been completed.

The incident brought together crews from Maryport, Aspatria and Workington, with four fire engines attending the property. Their response included dealing with the fire, assisting those affected and rescuing animals from inside the building.

The person affected by the fire was treated for the effects of smoke inhalation before being transported to hospital. No further details about the casualty's condition have been released following the incident.

The death of the dog was confirmed after firefighters rescued other animals from the property. The circumstances surrounding the animal's death were not detailed further, although crews confirmed that it was the only animal reported to have died.

The emergency response began late in the evening, with firefighters called to Crosby Street at 11.59pm. The location in Maryport required crews from three fire stations to attend, bringing several fire engines to the property.

Firefighters remained at the scene for approximately two hours after arriving. During that period, crews dealt with the consequences of the fire and worked to ensure the property and those affected were appropriately attended to.

North West Ambulance Service attended as part of the emergency response and transported the casualty to hospital after treatment for smoke inhalation. The available information does not provide any further details about the person's injuries or subsequent condition.

The response also involved the rescue of animals from the affected home. Firefighters managed to save several animals, although one dog was found to have died, adding to the consequences of the late-night incident.

Four fire engines attended from Maryport, Aspatria and Workington, demonstrating the scale of the response required at the Crosby Street property. Crews remained there for around two hours before completing their work at the scene.

The incident resulted in both a hospital admission and the death of a family pet. Firefighters were able to rescue other animals from the property, while the person affected received medical attention following exposure to smoke.

The fire was attended during the late evening, with emergency crews responding shortly before midnight. The available details confirm the location, number of attending fire engines, medical treatment and animal rescue, but do not provide further information about the cause of the fire.

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