Carlisle firefighters tackled a blaze that had taken hold of a car transporter this afternoon, to the west of the city centre.

Crews were called to the blaze, on Rome Street, earlier today.

One eyewitness reported seeing "thick black smoke" across Denton Holme.

(Video: Carlisle East Fire Station)

 

Crews from both Carlisle's east and west fire stations were called at about 12.15pm.

A spokesman for Carlisle east station said: "In attendance, crews discovered that the cab of the wagon, and one of the vehicles it was carrying, were well alight.

"Swift actions from crews extinguished the fire, and prevented it from spreading and damaging three other vehicles which were on the transporter."

The News & Star is awaiting updates on whether there were any casualties as a result of the blaze.