Recycling Lives Preston fire: 80 firefighters battling major blaze

Posted on - 10th April, 2015 - 12:29am | Author - Ed Walker | Posted in - Grimsargh, Preston News, Ribbleton

Picture from Lancashire Fire and Rescue showing the blaze

Approximately 80 fire fighters are tackling a major fire at the Preston Recycling Lives complex at Red Scar Industrial Estate.

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service deputy chief fire officer Justin Johnston confirmed a major operation was underway to battle the fire.

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He said in a tweet 15 fire engines were on the scene.

A video has been posted on Facebook showing the fire.

The BBC’s Steve Saul has also broadcast a live video from the scene.

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The fire is believed to have started around 9.30pm on Thursday.

Patrick Kiernan sent us these photos of the fire at around 11.40pm on Friday, taken near Rowan Scrap Metals.

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