Residents nearby have been urged to close their windows and doors
A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: "At 08:10 on the 12th March 2023, six fire engines from Preston, Fulwood, Penwortham, Bamber Bridge, Skelmersdale and Chorley along with the aerial ladder platform from Hyndburn attended an waste fire on Longridge Road, Preston.
"Firefighters are currently wearing breathing apparatus and are using two hose reel jets and a ground monitor to extinguish the fire. If you can see or smell smoke, please close keep your windows and door closed."
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