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Watch as major fire tackled in Deepdale

Posted on - 22nd December, 2018 - 1:07am | Author - | Posted in - Deepdale, Preston News, Videos
Flames leap into the night's sky as fire ravaged commercial units in Deepdale Pic: Imtiaz Master
Flames leap into the night’s sky as fire ravaged commercial units in Deepdale Pic: Imtiaz Master

Twelve fire crews descended on Deepdale as they tackled a major blaze across multiple industrial units on Frank Street.

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The fire was reported to Lancashire Fire and Rescue shortly after 9pm on Friday (21 December).

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Video from the scene shows the scale of the fire, leaping high into the air, as a dozen fire crews attempt to bring it under control. A number of roads remain closed, including St George’s, Frank Street, and Southgate.

Imtiaz Master shared footage with Blog Preston of the fierce flames roaring above multiple industrial units, seen below:

Lancashire Fire and Rescue confirmed in a tweet shortly after midnight that the fire has been contained and that they are scaling down the numbers of fire crews in attendance.

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The cause of the fire is now under investigation.

Read more: Live update as Preston commercial unit catches fire

Did you see the fire in Deepdale? Were you evacuated from the area? Let us know in the comments below.

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