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10/04/2015
100 Firefighters Tackle Recycling Centre Blaze
Up to 100 firefighters were needed to fight a major blaze at a recycling centre in Preston.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue were called to the fire at about 21:30 on Thursday night, and 15 engines attended the scene at the height of the blaze.
The fire caused major damage to the Recycling Lives centre on the Redscar estate in Longridge Road, Preston.
An investigation into the cause of the fire will begin today.
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Lancashire Fire and Rescue were called to the fire at about 21:30 on Thursday night, and 15 engines attended the scene at the height of the blaze.
The fire caused major damage to the Recycling Lives centre on the Redscar estate in Longridge Road, Preston.
An investigation into the cause of the fire will begin today.
(MH/CD)
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