Smoke can be seen billowing from the roof of the house, understood to be a student property Pic: Murray Walker
Four fire crews have been tackling a fire in the roof of a house in the Plungington area of the city.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service were called out to reports of a fire in Moor Hall Street, off Ripon Street at 1.06pm on Friday.
Smoke coming from the roof Pic: Murray Walker
An aerial ladder platform is being used at the terraced property.
Fire crews on the roof Pic: Murray Walker
A spokesman for the fire service said they had stopped the fire spreading to adjoining properties.
Fire crew and ambulance at the scene in Moor Hall Street Pic: @thespencer
No one has been reported trapped and no one injured.
Two additional fire engines were sent to the scene to assist with containing the fire.