TWO people have escaped from a fire in a Darlington flat this morning. 

Three fire engines, two from Darlington and one from Newton Aycliffe, were called to a first floor flat on Vane Terrace at about 8.11am.

The two people escaped the "well-alight" flat before fire crews arrived, but were treated for smoke inhalation.

Emergency services were at the scene until 9.31am.