Suspected arson case over shed fire in Preston

An investigation is underway over a suspected arson case involving a fire in a garden shed which spread to an adjacent garage in Preston last night.

Firefighters from Penwortham and Preston were called to the incident, in the city's Aldwych Drive, at 8.43pm.

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A shed fire in Preston last night is believed to have been started deliberately | jpimedia

The fire was extinguished using a hose reel and firefighters were in attendance approximately forty minutes.

The cause of the fire is thought to be suspicious and a joint investigation with police is now underway.

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