The scene of the fire at St Joseph's on Monday night An investigation is underway after a fire at a derelict and recognisable Preston building. Crews wer
Corporation Street bus gate brings in nearly £1m in three months as two new bus lanes for city remain on trackAn investigation is underway after a fire at a derelict and recognisable Preston building.
Mount Street was closed through the night and emergency services are expected to remain at the scene. The cause of the fire at St Joseph’s, which was also the site of high profile fires in 2023 and 2022, is now under investigation.
“Mount Street will remain closed throughout the night and firefighters will remain at the scene into the morning. No injuries have been reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.”St Joseph’s Orphanage opened in Preston in 1872. The orphanage was run by the Sisters of Charity our Lady Mother of Mercy and a chapel was added in 1910.
The building has been neglected ever since. In 2020, proposals were approved to convert the majority of the site into flats and townhouses.Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.
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