Fire at derelict building in Chorley

A fire started after rubbish caught fire at a derelict building in Chorley, say fire fighters.

Crews were called what was described as a "small fire" at the former Open Mind building in Stump Lane at around 9.15pm on August 28.

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Fire at derelict building in Chorley

Fire fighters used a hose reel to extinguish the fire and remained at the scene for around 20mins.

Nobody was injured during the incident and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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