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.
Essential repair work taking place at Nuneaton Cemetery
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M1 motorway closed following lorry fire
The M1 in Leicestershire is closed southbound between J21 (M69, Leicester) and J20 (Lutterworth.
Man charged in connection with indecent exposure in Nuneaton
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New rules in place for bird keepers in Leicestershire
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£3m upgrade for Council’s passenger transport fleet
They have hit the road to help Leicestershire County Council deliver vital services.
Video technology sees faster treatment for stroke patients in Leicestershire
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East Midlands Airport Assisted Travel service wins national award
East Midlands Airport’s Assisted Travel service has grown in popularity, with numbers increasing by around 25% each year.
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