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Six hurt as fire destroys hotel Six hurt as fire destroys hotel
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Six people have been taken to hospital after a serious fire at a bed and breakfast hotel in the early hours.Six people have been taken to hospital after a serious fire at a bed and breakfast hotel in the early hours.
Firefighters rescued five residents after battling through the burning building in Blackburn, Lancashire.Firefighters rescued five residents after battling through the burning building in Blackburn, Lancashire.
Among the casualties were two firefighters, burnt during the rescue, and a resident who suffered serious leg injuries leaping from a window.Among the casualties were two firefighters, burnt during the rescue, and a resident who suffered serious leg injuries leaping from a window.
Thirteen residents made their own way to safety. It is not yet known if anyone else is missing. Thirteen residents made their own way to safety and the fire service said all the occupants had been accounted for.
The fire in Bolton Road was reported at 0232 GMT on Wednesday.The fire in Bolton Road was reported at 0232 GMT on Wednesday.
Building unstableBuilding unstable
When crews arrived 13 residents had escaped, but an unknown number of people were still in the building, prompting the rescue.When crews arrived 13 residents had escaped, but an unknown number of people were still in the building, prompting the rescue.
A Lancashire Fire Service spokeswoman said three firefighters treated in hospital had since been released.A Lancashire Fire Service spokeswoman said three firefighters treated in hospital had since been released.
Two residents are being treated for the effects of breathing in smoke.Two residents are being treated for the effects of breathing in smoke.
"Due to the severity of the fire we are still not in a position to account for all of the residents," said the spokeswoman.
Operations are expected to continue until at least lunchtime because the building has become unstable.Operations are expected to continue until at least lunchtime because the building has become unstable.
The A666 Bolton Road has been closed northbound in the area around the fire.The A666 Bolton Road has been closed northbound in the area around the fire.