A road in Preston was closed due to the damage caused to the road by a van fire.
Emergency services rushed to Strand Road in Preston, close to the junction with Water Lane, at around 11.30am on Monday (24 November).
A van was well alight and dealt with by Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service.
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Witness reports indicate that nobody came to any harm as a result of the incident but Blog Preston is awaiting confirmation from Lancashire Constabulary.
Strand Road is reportedly closed close to the Water Lane junction while repairs to the road take place. It is understood this is due to the fuel that came from the van.
Workers from Lancashire County Council could be seen at the scene.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service said: “At 10:53 on the 24th November 2025, one fire engine from Preston attended a vehicle fire on West Strand Preston.
“Firefighters wore breathing apparatus and used one hose reel and thermal imaging camera to extinguish the fire. Crews were in attendance for one hour.”
The road was still closed as of 1.40pm.
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