It's been an incredibly busy six months - LFRS reflect back on dramatic rescues and putting out fires

It's been an incredibly busy six months was the message from the team at Chorley fire station as they reflect back on the many dramatic rescues and fire put outs.

Among the many call outs they attended included a huge blaze at the Park Hall nightclub in Charnock Richard and also battled another at Warburtons factory in Burnley.

Some of the team along with sniffer dogs have also been despatched to Venezuela to help with search and rescue efforts following the recent twin earthquakes.

A spokesperson for the team said: “As we reach the halfway point of the year, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on what has been an incredibly busy six months for our on-call crew.

“So far in 2026, the crew have been mobilised to 200 incidents, responding to a wide variety of emergencies across Lancashire and beyond.

“These have included some significant incidents such as the Park Hall Hotel fire, the Warburtons factory fire, and, most recently, the commercial building fire in Ormskirk.

“Every call is different, but one thing remains the same, the commitment, professionalism and dedication shown by our on-call firefighters, who leave their homes, workplaces and families at a moment’s notice to help those in need.”

They added: “We would like to say a huge thank you to our incredible crew for their hard work and commitment.

“We’d also like to thank their families, whose support makes it possible for them to respond whenever the pager sounds, and to the employers who continue to release staff to attend emergencies and training.Finally, and most importantly, thank you to our community. Your continued support, encouragement and understanding mean a great deal to us.

“Whether it’s giving us a wave as we pass, stopping for a chat at community events, or supporting our fire station in other ways, it never goes unnoticed.Here’s to a safe second half of the year.

“Stay safe, and remember, we’re always here when you need us.”