Lancashire Police update on teens arrested after fire ravaged former Fleetwood store

Two teenage boys, arrested on suspicion of arson following the huge blaze at a shop in Lord Street, Fleetwood have been bailed pending further enquiries.

Both from Fleetwood, the boys, aged 13 and 15 were arrested after the fire broke out at the former M&S Store on Wednesday June 3.

At the height of the blaze, eight fire engines were at the scene and crews battlked until 3am the following day to extibguish the flames.

The road is now cordoned off and Wyre Council confirmed the building is a ‘danger to the public’.

The Council has formally served notice on the owner to carry out the necessary works to make the building safe again in accordance with legislative requirements for such circumstances.