Fire engines scramble to 1am building blaze as residents told to 'close windows'

FIRE engines are scrambling to a massive building fire in Preston and units from all over Lancashire are being called in.  

Calls came in just before 1am this morning (Friday, April 7) after flames were spotted at a building in Bluebell Way. 

Firefighters are urging all residents to "keep all windows and doors closed" as a result of the early-morning blaze.  

A service spokesperson told SundayStar.co.uk: "We currently have ten fire engines and two aerial ladder platforms in attendance at a commercial building fire on Bluebell Way, Preston. 

"If you are affected by smoke, please keep all windows and doors closed. 

We currently have ten fire engines and two aerial ladder platforms in attendance at a commercial building fire on Bluebell Way, #Preston.

If you are affected by smoke, please keep all windows and doors closed.https://t.co/fauOYa8EQA pic.twitter.com/5gmcmOPXf3

— Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service (@LancashireFRS) April 7, 2023

"We are likely to be in attendance at this commercial building fire for some hours. Please avoid the area if possible while we are dealing with this incident." 

The call log reads: "Ten fire engines attended a commercial building fire on Bluebell Way, Preston. 

"Firefighters are likely to remain at the scene for some hours. Please avoid the area if possible." 

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