Probe after blaze in Preston
An investigation was under way today after a fire in Preston.
Three fire engines from Preston and Penwortham were called to a fire involving a number of tyres and shipping containers on Great George Street at around 6am today (Sunday December 6).
Firefighters used one foam jet to extinguish the fire.
A Preston fire station spokesman said: "The quick professional actions of experienced Preston Fire crews prevented an intense fire spreading to a neighbouring building containing a large quantity of tyres."
The spokesman said there was also "great cordon control assistance" from Penwortham firefighters
A joint police and fire investigation is now under way.