Fire crews from the Bradford district were called to help with an emergency in Calderdale tonight.

Crews from Bradford fire station, Fairweather Green, Illingworth and Halifax were scrambled to High Lees Road, Mixenden, just before 6.30pm.

A serious fire, involving a chip pan, resulted in two people being taken to hospital by ambulance.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said: "House fire persons reported. Fire involving a chip pan, crews used 1 hose reel and 2 breathing apparatus, 1 female was led to safety from property by fire crews and was given first aid by fire crews after suffering smoke inhalation.

"Casualty was transported to hospital by ambulance for treatment along with a further casualty who was out of the property on our arrival. Smoke detectors were fitted and did actuate."