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Arson investigation underway after fire in Avenham
Posted on - 24th April, 2019 - 8:45am | Author - Rachel Smith | Posted in - Avenham, Crime, Preston City Centre, Preston News
Police have launched an investigation after a fire at a flat in Avenham last night.
AdvertisementFire crews were called to reports of a blaze in the doorway of a ground floor property in Avenham Road, shortly after 2am.
A number of neighbouring properties were evacuated while firefighters equipped with breathing apparatus and a hose reel, tackled the blaze.
Investigators said the fire was suspicious and called in the police.
Read more: Fire in commercial unit in Deepdale sees 90 firefighters tackle the blaze
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