Lancashire fire & rescue – Page 11

Firefighters Attend Early Morning Vehicle Fire In Blackpool

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 14th August 2024, at 14:00hrs A fire ripped through a vehicle in the early hours of this morning in the resort. The incident happened shortly after 1am on Wednesday morning on Finsbury Avenue in Blackpool. Firefighters from South Shore and Blackpool stations attended the blaze and usedContinue reading “Firefighters Attend Early Morning Vehicle Fire In Blackpool”

Firefighters Tackle Derelict Penwortham Building Fire

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 1st August 2024, at 21:45hrs Emergency services rushed to the scene of a fire this afternoon in Penwortham. Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service responded to calls shortly before 5:30pm on Thursday to a derelict building on fire at Factory Lane. Crews attended from various stations around theContinue reading “Firefighters Tackle Derelict Penwortham Building Fire”

Large Fire Causing Traffic Delays on A59 Towards Blackburn

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 31st July 2024, at 08:00hrs A large fire is causing travel delays this morning coming out of Preston. Firefighters were called around 6am this morning to a farmbuilding fire just off Potters Lane on Preston New Road. The A59 is backed up to Tickled Trout with theContinue reading “Large Fire Causing Traffic Delays on A59 Towards Blackburn”

Blackpool House Fire That Sadly Killed Two People Not Being Treated As Suspicious

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 24th July 2024, at 15:20hrs Lancashire Police provide further update into the devastating fire that sadly resulted in the death of a couple and leaving one of their children seriously injured. In a statement released today, Lancashire Police said, “Last week we told you about a fireContinue reading “Blackpool House Fire That Sadly Killed Two People Not Being Treated As Suspicious”

Man Dies Following M6 Collision Near Preston

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 24th July 2024, at 10:35hrs A man has died following a road traffic collision on the M6 on Monday. In a statement released today, Lancashire Police said, “We’ve got some very sad news to bring you. A 33-year-old man has died following a collision on the M6Continue reading “Man Dies Following M6 Collision Near Preston”

Police Appeal After Serious M6 Collision

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 23rd July 2024, at 10:20hrs Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward to a serious collision on the M6 yesterday afternoon. Five people were taken to hospital with one man suffering serious head injuries in a single vehicle collision. The M6 was closed for severalContinue reading “Police Appeal After Serious M6 Collision”

15-year-old Boy Arrested On Suspicion Of Arson Following Ribble Valley Primary School Fire

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday, 21st July 2024, at 12:20hrs Emergency services rushed to the scene of a fire in the early hours of Saturday morning. A local primary school in Hurst Green was deliberately set alight, and officers arrested a teenager on suspicion of arson. In a social media appeal, RibbleContinue reading “15-year-old Boy Arrested On Suspicion Of Arson Following Ribble Valley Primary School Fire”

Casualty Cut Free From Vehicle Following Collision In Oswaldtwistle

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday, 21st July 2024, at 11:15hrs Emergency services rushed to the scene of a collision after a vehicle collided with a domestic property on Saturday night. The collision happened on Newthorn in Oswaldtwistle, firefighters attended and had to use specialist equipment to free one casualty from the vehicle.Continue reading “Casualty Cut Free From Vehicle Following Collision In Oswaldtwistle”

Commercial Property Fire In Padiham

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 19th July 2024, at 12:25hrs Firefighters are currently dealing with a commercial building fire. The incident is ongoing on Padiham and motorists are being advised to avoid the area as crews tackle the blaze. Roads around the Holmes Street area are currently closed. In an update postedContinue reading “Commercial Property Fire In Padiham”

Family Pay Tribute To Couple Who Died In Blackpool House Fire

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 18th July 2024, at 19:40hrs The family of a couple who sadly died in a house fire on Wednesday have paid tribute. In an update released this evening, Lancashire Police said, “Our officers were called to Peter Street in Blackpool at 2.39am on Wednesday morning following reportsContinue reading “Family Pay Tribute To Couple Who Died In Blackpool House Fire”