15 images which show the scenes at St David's Church on Eldon Street as firefighers tackle the blaze

By Aimee Seddon

Published 27th Oct 2022, 08:45 BST

Updated 27th Oct 2022, 08:51 BST

Below are the scenes as firefighters tackle a fire at St David’s Church on Eldon Street, Preston this morning (October 27.)

Lancashire Police say they received reports of a “large fire” at 6.19am, and as of 7am, police, fire and local council are coordinating the incident.

The church, which is disused and planned for demolition, lies a short while from Roebuck Primary School – currently closed for October half term.

Take a look at the images of the scene here:

Take a look at images from the scene.

1. Fire at St David's Church

Take a look at images from the scene. Photo: NW

Firefighters at the scene.

2. Fire at St David’s Church

Firefighters at the scene. Photo: NW

The church is set to be demolished

3. Fire at St David’s Church

The church is set to be demolished Photo: NW

Police and the ambulance service were also there

4. Fire at St David’s Church

Police and the ambulance service were also there Photo: NW

Lancashire Police Preston