Car fire sends smoke across Ashton-on-Ribble street –  Blog Preston

Car Fire in Ashton-on-Ribble

A car fire broke out in Queensway, Ashton-on-Ribble, on Saturday, October 18, around 4pm, sending smoke across the street.

According to eyewitnesses, the car, believed to be a Ford Focus, was driven into the street while smoking to prevent the fire from spreading to a nearby house.

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene shortly after 4pm. Fortunately, no one was hurt in the fire.

Blog Preston has reached out to Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service for comment.

No official statement has been released yet.

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Author's summary: Car fire in Ashton-on-Ribble street on Saturday.

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