Derelict building fire in Preston

Date: 19/10/2019

Time: 18:02:00

Address: Sandy Lane, Preston

Incident Number: 1910006661

UPDATE 20/10/2019

A joint investigation with Lancashire Police to determine the cause of the fire is underway. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police by calling 101, quoting log number 1282 of October 19th. More details.

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UPDATE 22:27

Firefighters are damping down at this incident and will remain there overnight.

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Six fire engines from Fulwood, Preston, Penwortham and Bamber Bridge, along with an aerial ladder platform, a Stinger and the air support unit are in attendance at a derelict building fire on Sandy Lane in Preston. Firefighters are tackling a fire on the first floor and in the roof of the building.

If you’re nearby, keep your windows and doors closed to avoid any smoke.