Firefighters bring Longridge Fell woodland fire under control

Grimsargh

The village of Grimsargh sits to the North East edge of Preston, a short drive from the major motorway links

Firefighters have brought the woodland fire on Longridge Fell under control. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service had 10 crews at the fire in Dutton, between Preston and Longridge, since shortly […]

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