Firefighters remove storm-damaged chimney pot in Ribbleton

Posted on - 19th February, 2022 - 11:10am | Author - Kate Rosindale | Posted in - Preston News, Preston weather, Ribbleton

Firefighters have removed a damaged chimney pot from a Ribbleton house.

The large pot had been in danger of falling from the roof in Raikes Road.

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Two engines from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and an aerial ladder platform from Hyndburn attended the scene yesterday (Friday 18 February).

The aerial ladder platform and a triple extension ladder were used to remove the pot.

The incident follows a series of weather-related issues caused by Storm Eunice.

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