Investigation work to determine the cause of a fire at a derelict city centre building will continue over the coming days.

Lancashire Police has advised residents that there will be activity at the scene in Church Street, Preston, over the coming days to ensure the property is unoccupied.

The emergency services were called just after 6.30pm on Tuesday (November 12) to a report of a fire at the property near the city centre.

Supt Gary Crowe of Lancashire Police said: "This was a major fire and there was a large multi-agency response to tackle it and deal with the aftermath.

"We are working closely with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service to investigate the cause of the fire and that investigation is ongoing.

"Work is being done to make the site safe together with our partner agencies and also to reassure emergency services no people are present within the site."

Anyone with information which could assist the police should contact 101 quoting log 1197 of November 12, 2024.