Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service attended a home in North Stainmore after a carbon monoxide alarm was activated, late last night.

The incident took place at 12:47am (July,13) and brought with it two fire engines to assess the situation.

A spokesperson from Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service said: "The incident involved a carbon monoxide alarm being activated in a domestic building. 

"Firefighters used a co2 monitor and isolated suspected appliances. 

"The property was ventilated. 

"Crews were detained for one hour and fifteen minutes," they said. 

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