Pictures show devastating blaze that gutted a young family's Leyland home
A young mum and her 12-year-son have lost their home after a devastating fire in Leyland yesterday (November 19).
These 19 pictures show the moment the family's home went up in flames just moments after they were rescued from an upstairs window by two quick-thinking neighbours.
Others show the devastating aftermath of the fire, which has destroyed all their possessions, including the boy's recent birthday presents.
You can read our full report on the dramatic ladder rescue here, as well our initial report on the outbreak of the fire.
The family have lost everything in the fire and the local community is pulling together to help get them back on their feet.
If you would like to make a donation, you can visit the family's crowdfunding page here.
You can read our full report on the dramatic ladder rescue here, as well our initial report on the outbreak of the fire.
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The family have lost everything in the fire, which broke out at around 3.30pm yesterday (Thursday, November 19)
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The downstairs window can be seen exploding as the fire rips through the home shortly before fire crews arrive at the scene
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Worried neighbours watch in horror as the home is consumed with fire moments after the family were rescued by neighbours who used a ladder to help them escape from an upstairs window
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Charred ruins, including Christmas wrapping paper and gifts bags, were left in a sodden heap outside the home this morning (November 20)