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.
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Armed officers deployed to park in Earl Shilton
A 16-year-old has been arrested.
Projects to support high streets, young people and businesses awarded funded by Council
"We are thrilled to invest £1.3 million into a range of projects that will make a real difference to communities and businesses across Charnwood."
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Police warning about buying concert tickets via social media
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Pedestrian taken to hospital after collision in Nuneaton
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The Radio Teleswitch Service switch-off and how it could impact you
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