TWO lanes have been closed on the M6 southbound, junction 38 (Kendal, Brough and A685) to junction 37 (Kendal, Sedbergh and A684), due to a fire.

Highways England reported that Traffic Officers and Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service are currently at the scene, and that recovery are on their way to the area to assist.

UPDATE: 11:55 Highways England have said the lane closures have now been lifted.