FIREFIGHTERS were called to a blaze at a bungalow in Willington this evening.
The roof of the property in Birch Drive was reported to be well alight when the emergency services received the call at about 5.30pm. Appliances from Durham and Crook tackled the fire, which was quickly brought under control.
A female resident was treated for smoke inhalation.
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