Fire engines from Hinckley and Nuneaton were called to help.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue were called to a fire in Granville Gardens, Hinckley on Monday evening after receiving a 999 call.
When firefighters arrived at the scene they found the flat 'heavily smoke logged' and located the source of the fire in the kitchen.
The residents were forced to evacuate the flats due to the blaze.
No one was injured in the incident and the cause of the fire has not been confirmed.
Twycross Zoo announces new car parking charge
The local attraction updated people about ticket prices and changes to car parking.
Witnesses and dashcam footage needed after road traffic collision in Nuneaton
A man was taken to hospital.
Tiny puppies abandoned at industrial estate in Enderby
"To be discarded like trash in near freezing temperatures just weeks after birth is nothing other than cruel and heartless."
Leicestershire County Council elections in May will go ahead
"Our focus now is working with all stakeholders to draw up more detailed plans."
Work towards Bedworth Physical Activity Hub due to take significant step forward
Work is underway at the Bedworth Physical Activity Hub.
Hinckley residents invited to drop-in event to discuss new Day Case Unit
Drop-in event to discuss the second phase of the New Day Case Unit at Hinckley & District Hospital.
Gates Garden Centre to open in Stapleton
Gates Garden Centre has confirmed it has taken over Dobbies Stapleton.
Welcome to a Warm Place
There are a number of venues across Hinckley Burbage Barwell and Earl Shilton signing up to the Borough Councils Warm Welcome
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