Preston firefighters called out to four bin fires in the same park within just two hours

By Richard Hunt
Published 21st Nov 2021, 10:13 BST
Updated 21st Nov 2021, 10:48 BST
Firefighters say a spate of bin fires was a distraction in the event of real emergenciesFirefighters say a spate of bin fires was a distraction in the event of real emergencies
Firefighters say a spate of bin fires was a distraction in the event of real emergencies
Firefighters in Preston had to deal with a spate of bin fires in a city park yesterday - pulling them away from potential emergencies.

There were 'four or five' separate call-outs last night (Saturday November 20) involving bin fires in the city's Moor Park, between 6.30pm and 8.30pm.

Crew manager Mike Willan said: "We believe it was the same group of kids setting the fires.

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