'Investigation underway' after two garages catch fire in Thornton Cleveleys
“Firefighters used two breathing apparatus, two hose reels and one jet to tackle the fire. Crews worked quickly to prevent the fire from spreading further and brought the incident under control.
An investigation is underway after two garages in Thornton caught fire last night, with multiple fire engines attending the scene.
Reports that two garages were on fire at a property on Hexham Avenue, Thornton, first emerged last night, with multiple photos of black smoke above the town being shared across social media.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed that multiple units responded to a call at 18.35pm. A spokesperson said: “Fire engines from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service attended a fire involving two domestic garages at a property on Hexham Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys.
“Firefighters used two breathing apparatus, two hose reels and one jet to tackle the fire. Crews worked quickly to prevent the fire from spreading further and brought the incident under control.
“The fire affected two garages. Firefighters remained at the scene carrying out damping down operations and checking for hotspots. The fire is believed to have been accidental and the cause is under investigation.”