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Cotswold fire for Preston Firefighters

Posted on - 6th September, 2013 - 9:41pm | Author - | Posted in - Preston City Centre, Preston News

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Emergency services were called out yesterday for a suspected fire in the Cotswold outdoor clothing shop on Fishergate in Preston. Here are a couple of photos from the day.

The outlet was evacuated while firemen inspected the premises.

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Staff and shoppers gathered on the pavement while an assessment was carried out.

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Damage was caused by a faulty mercury vapour lamp that was destroyed by the heat. There was extensive smoke damage to the first floor of the shop and the emergency services had to use a ventilation unit to clear the toxic fumes before anyone could enter. No injuries were reported.

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