Car fire sends smoke across Ashton-on-Ribble street –  Blog Preston

Car Fire in Ashton-on-Ribble

A car burst into flames on Queensway in Ashton-on-Ribble, filling the street with smoke.

The incident occurred on Saturday at around 4pm, with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service attending shortly after.

According to eyewitnesses, the car, believed to be a Ford Focus, was driven into the street while smoking to prevent the fire from spreading to a nearby house.

No one is reported to have been hurt in the fire.

Blog Preston has reached out to Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service for comment.

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