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Skelmersdale fire: Boy, 13, arrested over blaze at derelict building

News imageLancashire Fire and Rescue Service Plumes of smoke caused by the blazeLancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Residents in the area were urged to keep windows and doors shut

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a blaze at a derelict building in Lancashire.

Crews tackled the fire on High Street, Skelmersdale, which started at about 19:30 BST on Tuesday.

The blaze has been brought under control, but firefighters remained at the scene for the rest of the night.

Lancashire Police said the teenager from Skelmersdale was arrested shortly after the fire was reported and remains in custody.

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