Minster candle fire

Firefighters were called to Preston Minster after a candle set fire to nearby decorations.

Two fire engines from Preston Fire Station attended the incident at the Church Street church.

Photo Neil Cross
The Lancashire Evening Post carol service at Preston Minster
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Photo Neil Cross The Lancashire Evening Post carol service at Preston Minster Fr Timothy Lipscomb

There was very little damage and no-one was injured.

People in the church noticed the fire and raised the alarm yesterday at around 6pm.

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