Burning toast alarmed neighbours in Preston

A burning piece of toast sparked an alert at a Preston flat.

Firefighters were called to an address in Elliott Walk at around 4am today (Sunday).

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Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

The alarm had been raised by a resident concerned about smoke coming from the flat below.

Fire crews from Preston found a burning piece of toast was responsible.

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