Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service called to two Preston house fires in one afternoon

At 12:10pm, two fire engines from Preston and Penwortham responded to a house fire on Dodney Drive in Preston.

Firefighters used one hose reel jet and two breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire, whilst a positive pressure ventilation fan was also used

Crews were in attendance for approximately one hour and there were no reports of any casualties.

Four hours later, two fire engines from Bamber Bridge and Fulwood were called to a house fire on Plungington Road, Preston at 16;56pm.

Firefighters used two breathing apparatus and one hose reel jet to extinguish the fire.

One door ram was also used on the scene, and crews were in attendance for approximately thirty minutes.

Again, thankfully no inuries were reported.