Storm Eunice: Fire crews respond to multiple reports of dangerous structures across Lancashire

Here are some of the incidents Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service attended on Friday (February 18):

- Damaged roof in Blackpool

Two fire engines and an aerial ladder platform attended a building with a damaged roof in Manor Road at around 2.30pm.

Firefighters removed a number of tiles to stop them from falling onto the pavement before handing the incident over to the local authority.

- Flat roof blows off property in Cleveleys

Two fire engines from Fleetwood were called to Rough Lea Road after a flat roof blew off a property before landing in a car park at around 2.40pm

Firefighters made the area safe and dismantled the roof using hand tools.

- Dangerous structure in Leyland

One fire engine from Bamber Bridge attended a commercial property with a detached roof in Church Road at around 2.55pm.

Firefighters used hand tools and a saw to dismantle the roof and remove risk to adjacent property and passersby.

- House damaged by tree in Preston

One fire engine from Preston attended a house that had been damaged by a fallen tree in Manor House Lane at around 3.10pm.

Firefighters ensured the safety of occupants and neighbours before handing the incident over to the local authority.

- Damaged chimney in Preston

Two fire engines and an aerial ladder platform from Hyndburn attended a house with a damaged chimney in Raikes Road at around 3.30pm.

Firefighters removed a large chimney pot to prevent it from falling using the aerial ladder platform and a triple extension ladder.

- Fallen tree in Blackburn

One fire engine from Blackburn were called to Preston Old Road after a tree fell onto a footpath at around 3.50pm.

Firefighters cordoned off the area and made the scene safe before handing the incident over to the local authority.

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