Investigation launched after lorries destroyed in Morecambe fire
The fire service are investigating after a blaze on White Lund Industrial Estate in Morecambe.
Fire engines from Lancaster and Morecambe fire stations were called out after reports of heavy smoke in the area of Mellishaw retail park last night (September 13) at around 10pm.
A spokesman for Lancaster fire station said: “Upon arrival in the area it was clear that there was a significant fire within White Lund industrial estate.
“It was quickly established that this involved a number of lorries within a yard on the industrial estate.
"A further two fire engines were requested from Morecambe Fire Station and Bolton-le-Sands Fire Station.
“Firefighters got to work, getting a water supply in the local area and used the Scorpion appliance from Lancaster to apply water.
"Once a good water source was established, firefighters used two main jets and one foam jet to extinguish the fire.
“At the height of the incident four fire engines, one aerial ladder platform and two fire officers were in attendance.
"Lancaster Area Police also attended and assisted by closing some roads in the area which have since reopened.
“One fire engine remained at the incident overnight and a fire investigation is now in progress.”