Guinea pig given oxygen treatment after fire in Lancaster

Two fire engines were called out to a property in Whitbarrow Square at 12.29am today.

A spokesman from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Firefighters used two breathing apparatus and one hose reel to extinguish the fire and make the scene safe.

"Oxygen therapy was administered to a guinea pig.

"They ventilated the room and were in attendance for ninety minutes."