An old orphanage in the centre of Preston appears to have been targeted by vandals once more.

St Joseph’s Orphanage in Theatre Street and Mount Street saw two crews from Preston and Penwortham fire stations appear.

Firefighters were called to reports of a fire at the former orphanage and hospital around 8pm on Sunday (17 June).

Crews used ladders to gain access to the first floor and put out the fire.

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The cause of the fire is not yet known.

No one was hurt in the fire.

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Preston City Council are understood to be progressing plans for the building, which is privately owned, after they took on architects to try to push forward the development of St Joseph’s.