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Whalley house fire: Person found dead after terraced house blaze

Carole Ann Powers Fire engine and aerial platform at house fireCarole Ann Powers
The village hall has been opened for residents evacuated from their homes

A person has been found dead after a fire at a terraced house spread to three other properties.

The blaze, which broke out at about 07:00 GMT in Queen Street, Whalley, led to the evacuation of nearby homes.

A body was discovered in the house after a search, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said.

It said it had launched a joint investigation with police into the cause of the fire and would remain at the scene to dampen down any hot spots.

Fire crews tackle house fire
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