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Firefighters respond to blaze at agricultural building in Preston

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said it had sent 10 fire engines to deal with the incident

Chris Brayford
clock • 1 min read
A drone picture shows the impacts of the fire at a commercial farm building in Preston (Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service)
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A drone picture shows the impacts of the fire at a commercial farm building in Preston (Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service)

Emergency services have confirmed they are dealing with a major fire at a farm building in Preston. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has been in attendance since 5.54am in Samlesbury this morning...

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