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Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Stay inside warning after fire in derelict building
People were told to stay inside after a fire broke out at a derelict commercial building in Burnley. Eight fire crews were called to the incident, where they used a drone unit to tackle the fire, on Holmes Street at around 14:30 BST on Saturday, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) said. There are no reports of any injuries, but resident Rachel Maclean told the BBC that Aldi, next to the building, was evacuated. Expressing concern about the incident, Ms Maclean said: "There are kids in and out (of the derelict building) all the time and local homeless people do stay in there." Ms Maclean said that her family were advised to stay indoors. The cause of the fire is under investigation. In a video shared on social media, Liam Wilson, group manager for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, said: "We've worked tremendously hard over the afternoon, firstly, doing the firefighting operation but also working with partners to minimise the impact to the local community and the surrounding buildings and premises." He said they were "extremely grateful for the support of the community". A LFRS spokesperson said that, by 21:00 BST on Saturday, six fire crews and the aerial appliances remained. They said four crews remained on scene on Sunday, with Oxford Road and Holmes Street remaining closed to vehicles throughout the day. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Four arrested over moorland wildfire
Four people have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a large wildfire in Rivington. Moorland was ablaze near Sheep House Lane and Rivington Road at about 20:45 BST on Tuesday and fire crews put it out, Lancashire Police said. The force has launched a joint investigation into how the blaze started with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. A man, 19, a woman,18, and a 17-year-old girl have been held on suspicion of criminal damage (arson not endangering life) and have since been bailed. A 19-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of the same offence and remains in custody. Anyone with information about the fire is urged to contact police, who are also appealing for dashcam footage from the area. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Wildfire warning over BBQs on Lancashire peatland Warning over moorland blazes as weather warms up Lancashire Police Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Woman dies after fire at house
A woman has died following a fire at a home in Lancashire. The blaze broke out at a house in Rydal Court, Morecambe, at about 14:45 BST on Sunday. Emergency services attended but the woman, aged in her 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. A joint investigation involving Lancashire Police and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is in its early stages and anyone with information has been urged to get in touch. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer. Lancashire Police
BBC News
12-05-2025
- BBC News
Woman dies in house fire in Morecambe
A woman has died following a fire at a home in blaze broke out at a house in Rydal Court, Morecambe, at about 14:45 BST on services attended but the woman, aged in her 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.A joint investigation involving Lancashire Police and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is in its early stages and anyone with information has been urged to get in touch. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Yahoo
Police tape off street in stand-off after man scales roofs of homes
Police taped off a street in a tense stand-off with a man who scaled the roofs of homes in Fleetwood on Monday (April 21). Officers had been called to Bold Street and Windsor Terrace near the seafront in an attempt to talk down a man who had climbed onto the roof. Lancashire Police sealed off the area, along with the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. A local reported that a negotiator from Greater Manchester Police was also called to the scene. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE It is understood the man was wanted by police and had been on top of a property. An aerial ladder was used in the negotiations after roof tiles were reportedly thrown to the ground below. According to LancsLive, a 33-year-old was later arrested after police talked a wanted man down from the roof. It is not known how long the negotiations went on for. A nearby resident posted on social media: "[He] ripped off all the ridge tiles down the street smashing numerous windows and cars on the road. "The guy negotiating took less than an hour to talk him down with help from the fire brigade. Let's just say it worked and hopefully he gets the help he needs." Lancashire Police have been contacted for a full statement. --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
