Penwortham home set on fire in terrifying daylight arson attack
Pictures show the devastating aftermath of the arson attack after the home was targeted in broad daylight...
A home in Penwortham was set on fire in a daylight arson attack at the weekend.
Fire crews were called to the scene in Malthouse Way, off Hill Road South, at 5.12pm on Saturday (June 27).
Firefighters tackled the blaze with hose reel jets and remained at the scene for around three hours. No injuries were reported.
Lancashire Police said an arson investigation is under way. The force said no arrests have been made at this stage and enquiries are ongoing.
The force is asking anyone with information to get in touch on 101, quoting log 1307 of June 27.
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Pictures show the devastating aftermath of the arson attack which caused severe damage to the home and destroyed many of the victim’s possessions.
A fire service spokesperson said: “At 5.12pm, three fire engines from Bamber Bridge, Leyland and Penwortham attended a building fire on Malthouse Way, Penwortham.
“Firefighters used a triple extension ladder, thermal imaging camera, small tools, two breathing apparatus and two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire.
“Firefighters remained in attendance for approximately three hours and the cause of the fire is under investigation.”