A PERSON has died after a major fire at a farm this morning.
Police were called at 8.55am to a property at Broughton in Furness.
A man, 72, was taken to hospital following the fire.
He is in a stable condition.
Police confirmed one person has died. Officers are still working to confirm their identity.
Joint inquiries are underway involving police and Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.
Detective Inspector Matt Scott said: “We are treating the fire as unexplained at this stage.
“We are working closely with Cumbria Fire and Rescue investigators to establish the cause of the fire.”
The A595 has been closed at the junction with Broadgate.
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