Arsonists target former job centre

Arson is the suspected cause of a blaze at a former job centre in Preston.

Two fire engines and crews from Preston were called to the disused building in Pole Street at around 5pm on Saturday.

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Pole Street

Firefighters equipped with breathing apparatus used a hosereel jet to extinuish the fire.

Police have been notified and an arson investigation is underway.

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