Unidentified youths spotted running through fire ravaged St Joseph's Orphanage in Preston
A spokesperson from Preston City Council said: “Officers from relevant departments at the City Council are liaising with police and fire service alongside owners of land and derelict sites to reinforce the importance of security and that the overall responsibility lies with them.
St Joseph’s Orphanage, built in 1872, is due to be redeveloped with plans to demolish five buildings on the site and create 67 new homes.An eyewitness captured images and a video of the scene after seeing the youngsters. The fire, which happened on May 13 this year and took hold of the third floor and the roof, came before work started.Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Lancashire Evening Post, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
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