At 22:58 hours on 7th March 2026, four fire engines from Bamber Bridge, Penwortham, Tarleton and Preston attended a domestic kitchen fire on Chestnut Crescent, Longton. Firefighters used two breathing apparatus, one hose reel and one positive pressure ventilation unit. Crews remained at scene just over one hour.
Read the article written about Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service balances the budget and invests in the future
Lancashire Combined Fire Authority (CFA) has approved a £80.5 million budget to run Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) in 2026-27. A five-year plan to make vita...
Read the article written about Lancashire firefighters deployed to Mozambique as part of UK international rescue effort
Two firefighters from Lancashire have been deployed to Mozambique to support international flood rescue operations following severe storms and widespread flooding in J...
Read the article written about Register your appliances to keep your home safe
Nearly a quarter (24 per cent) of UK homeowners admit they may not hear about a safety recall affecting an appliance they own. One in five (20 per cent) can’t remember...
