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Investigation into fire at former Church Street nightclub

Posted on - 25th March, 2018 - 9:17am | Author - | Posted in - Preston City Centre, Preston News
Mokai on Church Street, the building housing it is due to be sold
The exterior of the former Mokai night club

Part of Church Street was cordoned off in the early hours of Sunday morning following a fire at a former nightclub.

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What used to be the Mokai nightclub and steakhouse saw a heavy Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service presence.

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Two crews from Preston along with crews from Bamber Bridge, Penwortham, Leyland and an aerial ladder platform and pump support were sent to reports of a fire at the building – which is currently empty.

No one was hurt in the fire and the fire service are continuing to investigate the cause of the fire, which started just before 1am on Sunday (25 March).

Read more: CCTV picture released after attack outside Church Street pub

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The nightclub building has stood empty for a couple of years – although plans were lodged in Autumn 2016 to convert it into a new restaurant.

Artist impressions show how Haute would look in Church Street
Artist impressions show how Haute would look in Church Street

Proposals for Haute cuisine, from the Opulence Group, have yet to be started.

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