Investigation underway after suspected arson attempt at Park Hall Hotel grounds in Charnock Richard
An investigation is currently underway after a suspected arson attempt at hotel grounds in Charnock Richard.
Firefighters were called to the blaze at an outbuilding at the Park Hall Hotel yesterday evening at 6.52pm.
Three fire engines from Chorley and Leyland, along with a water bowser from Leyland, attended a commercial building fire on Park Hall Road, Charnock Richard.
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Crews were in attendance for approximately four hours.
When asked which building and if the fire was believed to have been started deliberately, a spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said they were unable to disclose any further details at this time.
However, a spokesperson for Lancashire Police has since confirmed the fire started in an outbuilding in the grounds of the hotel.
They said: “It is being investigated as a suspected arson.”
Anyone with information that could assist police with their enquiries should contact 101, quoting log number LC-20260125-1077.