An investigation into a fire which caused significant damage to a building on Church Street, Preston, is continuing.
The emergency services were called at 6.32pm on Tuesday 12th November, to a report of a fire at the property near to the city centre.
A joint investigation into the cause of the fire is being carried out by Lancashire Police and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service.
Police are also working with partners from Preston City Council and Lancashire County Council.
You can expect to see activity at the scene over the coming days as investigation work is carried out to ensure the property is unoccupied.
Supt Gary Crowe of Lancashire Police, said: “This was a major fire and there was a large multi-agency response to tackle it and deal with the aftermath.
“We are working closely with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service to investigate the cause of the fire, and that investigation is ongoing.
“Work is being done to make the site safe together with our partner agencies and also to reassure emergency services no people are present within the site.”
If you have any information, please contact police on 101, quoting log 1197 of 12th November 2024.
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