Fire crews at the Boars Head in Barton

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Fire crews at the Boars Head in Barton

Posted on - 18th July, 2019 - 2:27pm | Author - Ed Walker | Posted in - Broughton, Preston News

Fire crews at the Boars Head Pic: Nigel Trundle

Firefighters are at a former pub to the North of Preston.

A fire has broken out at the old Boars Head on the A6 at Barton. during Thursday (18 July).

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A spokesman for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed to Blog Preston: “We were called just before 1.30pm.

“We have four fire engines and an aerial ladder platform at the scene.”

Fire damage can be seen to the Boars Head Pic: Nigel Trundle

Preston Police are on the scene. They have closed the road from the junction with Station Lane and Kepps Lane. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

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The road reopened during the early hours of Friday (19 July).

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