Accrington mill fire: These were the scenes as emergency services tackled a large blaze at a derelict building

Six fire engines were sent to extinguish a blaze at a derelict building in Accrington.

A blaze broke out at a derelict mill in Blackburn Road, Church, at around 4.50pm on Saturday, August 20.

Images released by Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service revealed the scale of the blaze and the subsequent damage:

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