Residents flee homes after fire breaks out

Image source, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service

Image caption, Seven crews went to the blaze

Residents in two properties evacuated their homes in the early hours after a house fire broke out in a Derbyshire town.

Seven crews were called to the blaze in Holbrook Street, Heanor, at about 03:45 GMT on Tuesday.

On arrival, firefighters discovered a terraced house with its roof and attic engulfed by flames, with the blaze spreading to a second property.

The fire service said no-one was injured.

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