Rug causes Newark property fire

Firefighters have had to ventilate a property in Newark after a rug caught fire.
Firefighters were called to an automatic fire alarmFirefighters were called to an automatic fire alarm
Firefighters were called to an automatic fire alarm

A crew from Newark station attended an automatic fire alarm at Bower Court.

A spokesperson for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "This was caused by a small fire caused by a rug near a fireplace. A positive pressure ventilation fan was used."