Eight fire engines were called to a commercial building in Clayton-le-Dale overnight.

Approximately 40 tonnes of hay were on fire at a premises on Longsight Road. Nobody was injured at the site.

Earlier a Lancashire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: “Eight fire engines from Preston, Blackburn, Hyndburn, Great Harwood, Leyland, Bamber Bridge and Fulwood, and the Aerial Ladder Platform, Command Unit and Water Bowser, are currently in attendance at a commercial building on Longsight Road in Clayton-le-Dale.

“Firefighters are dealing with approximately 40 tonnes of hay that is well alight and are using two breathing apparatus, two jets and two ground monitors to bring the fire under control.

“No injuries have been reported."

Residents had been advised to keep their windows and doors closed.