Investigation after series of fires at industrial estate

Fire crews were called to Blackburn Road in Clayton-le-Moors last night

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Jon MacphersonChief Reporter

08:32, 16 AUG 2016

Blackburn Road in Clayton-le-Moors. Picture from Google Maps.

An investigation has been launched after three rubbish fires at an industrial estate in Clayton-le-Moors.

Fire crews from Hyndburn were called to a yard at the estate on Blackburn Road at around 9.30pm on Monday, August 15.

A Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Firefighters from Hyndburn Fire Station used two hose reels to extinguish the fires, which are now being investigated.”

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