A MAN has died following a fire at a house in Barnwood Crescent, Earby.
Firefighters from Earby, Colne, and Barnoldswick were called to the fire at 5-15 on Monday evening.
When the first crew from Earby Fire Station arrived at the detached bungalow, the firefighters were told that it was believed that somebody was in the house at the time.
Flames were issuing from the property and six firefighters entered into the property wearing breathing apparatus. Despite their best efforts, one elderly man died in the fire.
The cause of the fire is unclear and an initial investigation has begun, however, a more detailed investigation will begin this morning in daylight. It is also not known whether a working smoke alarm had been fitted in the property.