CREWS tackled a fire at a flat in Birchwood this morning.
Two fire engines were called to the scene on Redshank Lane shortly before 9am today, Saturday.
A blaze had started in the living room of the property, with the occupants checked over by paramedics before being taken to hospital as a precaution after suffering from smoke inhalation.
Firefighters spent one hour and 20 minutes tackling the fire in total.
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