Boy, 16, arrested on suspicion of arson at Park Hall as devastated nightclub staff release statement
A 16-year-old boy from Chorley has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a huge blaze broke out at a popular nightclub.
Ten fire engines and two aerial ladder platforms from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) were called to the site off Park Hall Road at 9.21pm on Tuesday.
Devastating pictures from the scene show the nightclub in flames as the blaze raged for around two hours. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
Providing a fresh update, a spokesperson for Lancashire Police confirmed a 16-year-old male has since been arrested on suspicion of arson and remains in custody.
They said: “At 9:48pm on Tuesday 7th April, we received a report from our fire service colleagues of a fire at the nightclub within the grounds of Park Hall Hotel in Charnock Richard.
“The fire has now been extinguished by our colleagues, and a joint investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire.
“A 16-year-old boy from Chorley has been arrested on suspicion of Arson and remains in custody.”
‘We are devastated’
A spokeperson for Park Hall Nightclub said staff are devastated after being forced to close due to the extent of the blaze.
They said: “We are devastated to share that there was a fire, located in the offices above our venue.
“While areas have been significantly affected, the nightclub itself has sustained less damage than first thought.
“We will look at beginning restoration as soon as possible and hope to reopen in the near future.”
They added: “A massive thank you to the Hotel staff plus Lancashire fire and rescue for their swift response in preventing the spread of the fire and causing further destruction Park Hotel and Spa is fully operational and open as usual.”
If you have any information or footage that could assist police with their enquiries, please call 101 quoting log 1502 of 7th April.