Menu

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

BBQ safety video released after Preston man sets himself on fire

Chiminea fire – Trevor's story from LancashireFRS on Vimeo. Firefighters have warned Prestonians about attempting to light or relight barbecues using petrol. Crews from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service were […]

8 years ago
Car fire at park and ride sends smoke across Ashton-on-Ribble

The car before the fire service arrived Pic: Lou Taylor Firefighters were called to reports of a car on fire near Preston Docks. The incident on Monday (June 6) saw smoke billowing up across the Ashton-on-Ribble sky. A gold car […]

8 years ago
Motorbike fire in Ribbleton triggers arson investigation

Chatburn Road in Ribbleton Pic: Google A motorbike was set alight in Ribbleton on Tuesday night according to firefighters. Crews from Preston Fire Station were sent to Chatburn Road at 9.49pm. The vehicle was on fire […]

8 years ago
Motorist rescued on M6 near Preston after becoming trapped

A man has been rescued on the M6 after getting his hand trapped while changing a tyre. The motorist was on the hard shoulder between Junction 32 (Preston) and Junction […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Car bursts into flames in Deepdale

Flames licked round the car as police closed the road Pic: Lancashire Road Police A car burst into flames in Deepdale on Bank Holiday Monday. Fire crews were called to Fletcher Road after flames appeared from under the bonnet. Preston Police closed the road […]

8 years ago
M6 northbound three lanes closed at Preston due to car fire

Traffic has been held while fire crews deal with the vehicle Pics: Highways England Smoke has been sent billowing across the M6 at Preston after a major vehicle fire. The motorway now has three lanes reopened northbound where the M6 meets the M55 at junction […]

8 years ago
Garstang Road crash sees emergency services called out

Both cars were on the side of the road heading into Preston city centre Two drivers were checked for injuries after a crash in Fulwood on Friday night. Shortly after 6pm a collision between a black Mini and a maroon Skoda closed one side […]

8 years ago
Fishwick home saved after neighbour smelt smoke

Fishwick View Pic: Google Firefighters put out a fire in the hallway of a home in Fishwick on Friday (20 May) night. Two fire engines from Preston Fire Station were called to the property […]

8 years ago
Most Discussed Most Read
Advertisements
caritas fostering advert
Preston in pictures Preston Bus 207 PO56 JDX (Scania N94UB / East Lancs Esteem)24.03.24 - Penwortham [Church of St Mary] 240323JPGDSC_7658 - Bus stationDSC_7676 - Miller ArcadeDSC_7681 - former Post Office, cenotaph and Town HallDSC_7682 - Central Methodist church, Lune StreetDSC_7668 - Fish (aka Box) MarketDSC_7672 - Miller Arcade View more Advertisement Subscribe to the newsletter

Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.

Advertisement News by location

Find news by location, select an area of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

The Preston Guide

Discover local businesses and services near you.

    Advertisements
Advertisement Categories

Find news by category, select an category of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

Blog Preston email updates

Receive our digest of the biggest and best stories every Sunday to your email inbox

We respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time from our emails