Derelict building fire in Haslingden

At 11:14 on the 10th October 2024, eight fire engines and special appliances at reports of a fire at a derelict building on Grane Road, Haslingden.

Firefighters are wearing breathing apparatus and using the aerial ladder platform and two hose reels and two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire.

Please avoid the area and keep your windows and doors closed if you can see or smell smoke.

Update at 16:00: This incident has now been reduced to six fire engines and the aerial ladder platform remaining in attendance. Firefighters continue to monitor and extinguish hotspots. Crews are expected to remain in attendance for several hours, thank you for your co-operation and patience.

Update at 18:00: This incident has been reduced to four fire engines, crews are expected to remain in attendance throughout the night.

Update at 20:00: The incident has now been reduced to two fire engines throughout the night, with crews monitoring and extinguishing remaining hotspots. Thank you for your co-operation and patience.