One road remains closed after a huge blaze ripped through a derelict building overnight in Preston.

Fire crews were called to the incident on Church Street on Tuesday just after 6pm.

Church Street has now been re-opened following an earlier closure but Shepherd Street remains shut.

In an update this morning, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Fire engines from Preston, Bamber Bridge and Blackpool, along with two aerial ladder platforms, the stinger, and the drone were called to a derelict building fire on Church Street, Preston. Firefighters used two jets.

“The stinger was being used to continue to damp down hot spots. Firefighters used the aerial ladder platform and a thermal imaging camera to further monitor the fire, and at this time, no further hotspots have been found.

“The search dogs will be attending shortly. Crews remain in attendance.”