Hitchin town centre flat fire: Two people taken to hospital after blaze results in four fire engines called to Garrison Court

Two people were taken to hospital earlier today, Saturday, (June 10) after a fire broke out in a flat in Hitchin town centre.

Four fire engines attended the scene at Garrison Court, near to Windmill Hill with Herts Police also present, while closing parts of Queen Street and Hollow Lane to traffic this morning.

It is understood the pair were taken to hospital for precautionary checks and are fine.

Six firefighters in breathing apparatus extinguished the flat fire, with three hose reel jets used.

Herts Fire Service said: "Two occupants were taken to hospital for precautionary checks.

"A good stop from everyone."

Herts Police closed parts of Queen Street and Hollow Lane to traffic this morning after a flat fire in Hitchin town centre at Garrison Court. PICTURE SUPPLIED TO NUB NEWS