FIRE LATEST - Smoke seen for miles around Lancashire

Smoke can be seen for miles around Lancashire caused by a major fire at a sawdust company near Leyland.

People have been sending us pictures from far and wide as crews attempt to tackle the blaze at Whitfire Shavings and Sawdust Ltd at Farington Moss, which broke out just after 9am.

Smoke coming from a fire at Whitfire Shavings in Church Lane,Farington Mossplaceholder image
Smoke coming from a fire at Whitfire Shavings in Church Lane,Farington Moss
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