Two 14-year-old boys have been arrested in connection with the fire, which broke out on Thursday night.
Demolition work to flatten the remains of the burned-out structure has been underway today, with nearby residents being evacuated from their homes.
Detectives investigating a fire at a former Preston nightclub have made a third arrest.
Detectives investigating a fire at a former Preston nightclub have made a third arrest.
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People living around the old Odeon Cinema and Tokyo Jo’s nightclub on Church Street were forced to pack their bags after a huge fire broke out in the buildings on Thursday night.
Photo: Iain Lynn
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A Preston Council spokesman has now said: “Following yesterday's emergency demolition works to the rear of the site on Syke Street, we are now at a point to allow some residents who were evacuated from their homes to return later today. Access to properties in this area remained closed due to the fire escapes decanting on to Main Sprit Weind.”
Photo: Iain Lynn
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People who live at the southen end of Glover’s Court will be allowed back into their homes from 5pm today (May 22). However, Buckingham House residents will not be allowed to return today.
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The council spokesman said: “The dangerous structures in this area are in the process of being removed and made safe and a further update will be issued as soon as is possible.
Photo: Iain Lynn