Residents flee homes after fire breaks out

Firefighter in Holbrook StreetImage source, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Seven crews went to the blaze

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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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