This is why multiple fire engines were spotted near Miller Arcade in Preston on Wednesday

Approximately six fire engines were seen in Church Street near the Miller Arcade at around 3.35pm on Wednesday (January 19).

Traffic was building in Birley Street and Jacson Street following the reports, with residents sharing the news on social media.

One resident Tweeted: "Don't know what's happened around Miller arcade but it must be approaching double figures for the amount of fire engines on Church Street, Birley Street and Jacson Street."

But Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service today (January 20) confirmed it was a false alarm in Birley Street.

"It was a report of smoke in a fourth floor flat that was a false alarm," a spokeswoman for LFRS explained.

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