Fire blazes at construction site in Lancaster town centre as firefighters respond
A major fire has broken out at the site of flats under construction on Caton Road, Lancaster.
A major fire has broken out on a building site on Caton Road in Lancaster.
The blaze began at the construction site just after 1pm on 8th February.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service state that six engines are combatting the fire, as well as urging all those nearby to keep doors and windows closed.
The Lancashire Police are also in attendance to assist with both direction road closures. The service states: ‘[the fire] has resulted in numerous road closures: Cable Street from Sainsburys towards greyhound bridge, Parliament St (both directions) and Back Caton Road are currently all closed.’
Furthermore, police and fire services have urged all to avoid the area.
The construction site has been an ongoing project to build a student apartment complex on the Parliament Street/Bulk Street area, according to locals.
According to witnesses, the fire seemed to be contained just after 2:10pm, with emergency services still in attendance.
It is unknown at this time if anyone was present at the site during the outbreak, or if anyone has been injured.
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