UPDATE: By 10am , the fire had been brought under control and firefighters were conducting a thorough search of the property.
Firefighters tackled a blaze at a derelict mill.
At around 4.30am on Saturday crews were sent to Cowling Mill, just off Cowling Brow in Chorley.
Six fire engines as well as an aerial ladder platform are in attendance and residents are being asked to close their windows and doors due to smoke.
A spokepserson for the fire service said: "We were called just after 4:30 this morning to Cowling Mill in Chorley.
"We have SIX fire engines and an aerial ladder platform in attendance at the moment.
"If you are in the area and can smell smoke, we recommend that you keep your windows and doors closed for the time being."
Firefighters used water from the nearby canal to extinguish the fire.
Fortunately no injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is now under investigation.
We were called just after 4:30 this morning to Cowling Mill in Chorley. We have five fire engines and an aerial ladder platform in attendance at the moment. If you are in the area and can smell smoke, we recommend that you keep your windows and doors closed for the time being. pic.twitter.com/BcM8smjHu6
— Lancashire Fire (@LancashireFRS) June 5, 2021
At around 7am, Chorley Council officials said they had been made aware of the blaze and were also advising anyone living nearby to close all windows and doors.
Cowling Brow is closed while crews deal with the incident.
We've been made aware of a large fire at Cowling Mill causing large amounts of smoke.@LancashireFRS have recommended that if you are in the area and smell smoke, keep your windows and doors closed.
— Chorley Council (@ChorleyCouncil) June 5, 2021
Cowling Brow is in the process of being closed while the fire service attend.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here