The cause of a fire in Lea is being investigated by firefighters.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service sent two crews to Thorntrees Avenue shortly before 11pm on Saturday (30 December).
They found a fire in the hallway of the house.
Firefighters put out the blaze and a man was brought to safety.
He suffered effects of breathing smoke.
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A spokesman confirmed the cause of the fire was yet to be established.