A fire broke out at an industrial unit at Brook Mill, Branch Road, Lower Darwen, in the early hours of July 16, prompting a swift response from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and Lancashire Police. The incident is being treated as suspected arson, and police are now seeking the public’s help in identifying three men who may have information about the fire.
At around 12:30 am on July 16, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service received a call reporting a fire at an industrial unit at Brook Mill, Branch Road, Lower Darwen. Four fire engines from Blackburn and Darwen, as well as the aerial ladder platform from Preston, were dispatched to the scene. Firefighters used three jets, three breathing apparatus, and one triple extension ladder to extinguish the fire, which involved a single-storey commercial building.
Lancashire Police were also called to the scene, and they have launched an investigation into the suspected arson. A road closure was put in place on Branch Road in the early hours of July 16, and police are urging anyone with information about the fire to come forward.
Police have released images of three men who they would like to speak to in connection with the incident. The men are pictured in the early hours of July 16, and police believe they may have information about the fire. The police spokesperson said: “Do you recognise these three men? We want to speak to them about a suspected arson in Lower Darwen. It happened at an industrial unit at Brook Mill, Branch Road, at around 12:30 am today. Nobody has been arrested at this time. Our enquiries are ongoing. We know the image isn’t the best, but we believe if you know the men you will be able to recognise them from it.”
Police are also appealing for anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage covering the area of Lower Darwen in the early hours of July 16 to check it to see if they have captured the three men. If you do, please contact Lancashire Police with the footage.
If you recognize the three men pictured, please contact Lancashire Police at [email protected] or call 101, quoting log 73 of July 16. If you have any information about the incident or the three men, please contact Lancashire Police with any details you may have.
Community engagement is crucial in helping police investigations like this one. By coming forward with information, witnesses can help police piece together what happened and bring those responsible to justice. If you have any information, no matter how small it may seem, please don’t hesitate to contact Lancashire Police.
Arson is a serious crime that can have devastating consequences. Not only can it cause significant damage to property, but it can also put lives at risk. The impact of arson can be felt long after the fire has been extinguished, with businesses and communities often taking months or even years to recover.
The suspected arson at Brook Mill, Branch Road, Lower Darwen, is a serious incident that requires a swift and thorough investigation. Lancashire Police are working tirelessly to identify those responsible and bring them to justice. If you have any information about the incident or the three men pictured, please contact Lancashire Police with any details you may have. By working together, we can help keep our communities safe and prevent incidents like this from happening in the future.
In addition to the investigation, Lancashire Police are also working closely with the fire service to ensure that the incident is fully understood and that those responsible are brought to justice. The fire service has released a statement saying that they used three jets, three breathing apparatus, and one triple extension ladder to extinguish the fire, and that the fire was brought under control quickly.
The road closure on Branch Road has now been lifted, and the area is safe for the public to use. However, police are still urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
If you have any information about the incident or the three men pictured, please contact Lancashire Police at [email protected] or call 101, quoting log 73 of July 16. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Lancashire Police are committed to keeping our communities safe and preventing incidents like this from happening in the future. By working together, we can achieve this goal and make our communities a safer place for everyone.
In conclusion, the suspected arson at Brook Mill, Branch Road, Lower Darwen, is a serious incident that requires a swift and thorough investigation. Lancashire Police are working tirelessly to identify those responsible and bring them to justice. If you have any information about the incident or the three men pictured, please contact Lancashire Police with any details you may have. By working together, we can help keep our communities safe and prevent incidents like this from happening in the future.