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Cannabis farm uncovered after fire at house in Deepdale

Posted on - 20th May, 2019 - 12:20pm | Author - | Posted in - Crime, Deepdale, Preston News
The scene in Suffolk Road during Sunday morning Pic: Blog Preston
The scene in Suffolk Road during Sunday morning Pic: Blog Preston

A cannabis farm has been uncovered during a house fire in Deepdale.

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Four fire crews were sent to the property in Suffolk Road during Sunday (19 May).

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Calls came in around 8.30am of a fire at the house.

An eye-witness next door told Blog Preston he and his family had to flee their home due to the flames.

A police spokeswoman said: “A cannabis set up was discovered on the first floor and is under investigation. It doesn’t look like anyone has been arrested at the moment.”

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Suffolk Road saw emergency services at the scene during Sunday morning Pic: Blog Preston
Suffolk Road saw emergency services at the scene during Sunday morning Pic: Blog Preston

There was extensive fire damage to the property.

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Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting incident reference 413 of 19 May.

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