Firefighters Called to Flat Above Pig & Whistle in Cartmel
Firefighters were called to a fire at a flat above the Pig & Whistle pub in Cartmel this morning.
Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service responded to the incident on Aynsome Road at around 6.50am, 24th April. The flat is located above the Pig & Whistle, a pub owned by Robinsons Brewery.
Crews used two breathing apparatus to tackle the fire inside the property. They also used a fan to ventilate the building and checked for any remaining hotspots before leaving the scene.
The operation lasted for around two hours.
Fire above Cartmel pub
The incident took place at a residential flat above the Pig & Whistle, a well-known pub on Aynsome Road in Cartmel.
Firefighters arrived at the scene and entered the property wearing breathing apparatus. This equipment allows crews to work safely in smoke-filled or unsafe conditions.
After dealing with the fire, crews ventilated the property to clear smoke and fumes. They also checked the building for hotspots, which are areas that may still be hot enough to reignite.
Pub closed following incident
The Pig & Whistle later confirmed the fire had taken place in the flat above the pub.
The business said the pub would be closed while the situation was dealt with and thanked customers for their understanding.
At this stage, no further details have been confirmed about the level of damage caused to the flat or when the pub may reopen.
No injuries confirmed
There have been no confirmed reports of injuries from the incident.
The cause of the fire has not yet been made public.
Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service remained at the scene for around two hours, making the property safe and ensuring there was no further risk from the fire.
Local concern in Cartmel
The Pig & Whistle is a familiar pub in Cartmel and sits on Aynsome Road, close to the village centre.
Fires in flats above pubs can cause concern because they involve both residential and commercial spaces. Emergency crews must make sure the living area is safe while also checking whether smoke, heat or fire has affected the pub below.
The incident is likely to cause some disruption for the business while safety checks and any repairs are carried out.
