Police have launched an investigation after a garage fire in Blackburn.
Fire engines from Blackburn, Darwen, and Hyndburn attended the scene in Rothesay Road shortly before 10pm yesterday (October 15).
A video shared with the Lancashire Telegraph showed a garage at the rear of a house engulfed in flames.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said the fire spread from the garage to the rear of a property as well as two vehicles.
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Police have confirmed that an arson investigation has been launched.
A spokesperson said: "We were called by the fire service at shortly after 10pm yesterday (Tuesday, October 15th) to a report of a fire at a property on Rothesay Road in Blackburn.
"A garage and a number of items inside were destroyed in the fire and the back of the house and a car at a neighbouring property were damaged.
"The fire is being treated as arson and enquiries are ongoing.
"Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting log 1485 of October 15.
"Alternatively, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
A statement issued by the fire service said: "Fire engines from Hyndburn, Blackburn, and Darwen attended a fire involving a garage and two vehicles, which spread to the rear of a property on Rothesay Road, Blackburn.
"Firefighters used three hose reels, four breathing apparatus, lighting, and small tools to extinguish the fire and were in attendance for approximately two hours."
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