Four Engines Battle Raging House Fire in Penwortham

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 7th March 2025 , at 23:55hrs A significant fire broke out at a domestic property on Wood End, Penwortham, prompting a swift response from emergency services on Friday afternoon. At 15:59, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service dispatched four fire engines from Preston, Leyland, Fulwood, and Penwortham, alongContinue reading “Four Engines Battle Raging House Fire in Penwortham”

M65 Eastbound Sees Traffic Disruption Following Crash Near Burnley

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 6th March 2025, at 08:30hrs Commuters faced significant delays on the M65 Eastbound this morning following a traffic collision between Junction 11 (Burnley Centre) and Junction 12 (Brierfield). The incident, which occurred earlier today, resulted in partial blockage of the carriageway, causing substantial queueing traffic. Emergency servicesContinue reading “M65 Eastbound Sees Traffic Disruption Following Crash Near Burnley”

Seconds From Disaster: Pet Rescued From Smoke-Filled Skelmersdale Blaze

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 4th March 2025, at 19:00hrs Skelmersdale firefighters swiftly tackled a kitchen fire in a terraced property on Beechtrees, Digmoor, on Monday afternoon. At 14:09, two fire engines from Skelmersdale rushed to the scene following reports of a fire within the kitchen of a residential property. Crews, equippedContinue reading “Seconds From Disaster: Pet Rescued From Smoke-Filled Skelmersdale Blaze”

Quernmore Road Derelict Building Fire: Four Engines Respond to Significant Blaze

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 4th March 2025, at 15:30hrs A substantial fire involving a derelict building on Quernmore Road, Lancaster, required the response of four fire engines from Lancaster and Morecambe on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025. The incident, reported at 14:21, saw the structure heavily involved in fire upon the arrivalContinue reading “Quernmore Road Derelict Building Fire: Four Engines Respond to Significant Blaze”

Tumble Dryer Fire Promptly Extinguished in Buckshaw Village

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 4th March 2025, at 15:20hrs Emergency services responded to a fire at a residential property on Marine Crescent, Buckshaw Village, on March 2nd, 2025. The incident, involving a tumble dryer, occurred at approximately 21:50. Fire crews from Leyland, Chorley, and Bamber Bridge attended the scene. Upon arrival,Continue reading “Tumble Dryer Fire Promptly Extinguished in Buckshaw Village”

Pancake Day Safety: Flipping Fun Without the Fire Hazard

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 4th March 2025, at 07:30hrs Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, is a beloved tradition filled with delicious treats and family fun. However, local fire services are urging residents to prioritize safety while enjoying their pancake preparations. With the potential for kitchen mishaps, a few simple precautions canContinue reading “Pancake Day Safety: Flipping Fun Without the Fire Hazard”

Blackpool Residents Hailed Heroes After Dramatic Fire Rescue

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday 2nd March 2025, at 12:15hrs|Updated at 14:00hrs The passerby and a neighbour intervened and entered the property without a second thought for their own safety Two men are being praised for their heroic actions after saving a man from a house fire in Blackpool during the earlyContinue reading “Blackpool Residents Hailed Heroes After Dramatic Fire Rescue”

Driver in horrendous M6 vehicle fire airlifted to hospital

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday 1st March  2025, at 07:30hrs The motorway was closed for several hours following the incident on Friday afternoon A patient was airlifted to hospital after being rescued from a burning car that burst into flames on the M6 Motorway on Friday afternoon. The incident happened on theContinue reading “Driver in horrendous M6 vehicle fire airlifted to hospital”

Man receiving medical treatment after vehicle burst into flames on the M6

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 28th February 2025, at 14:40hrs The motorway is closed in both directions whilst emergency services deal with the incident Emergency services rushed to the scene of a serious incident involving a vehicle fire on the M6 Motorway this afternoon at 1pm. Both carriageways between Junction 36 forContinue reading “Man receiving medical treatment after vehicle burst into flames on the M6”

Serious incident closes M6 both ways near between Lancaster and Carnforth

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 28th February 2025, at 13:55hrs The motorway is closed in both directions whilst emergency services deal with the incident Emergency services rushed to the scene of a serious incident involving a vehicle fire on the M6 Motorway this afternoon. Both carriageways between Junction 35 Carnforth Interchange andContinue reading “Serious incident closes M6 both ways near between Lancaster and Carnforth”