Chorley fire: Man rescued from burning building

The fire broke out in the commercial premises in George Street

A man has been rescued from a blaze at a derelict building in Chorley, Lancashire Fire has said.

Crews were called at about 04:15 GMT when a fire broke out in the commercial premises in George Street.

Twelve fire engines from Lancashire and Greater Manchester rushed to the scene and brought the fire under control.

A Lancashire Fire spokesperson said: "One casualty was rescued and received precautionary checks from North West Ambulance Service personnel."

Crews have brought the fire under control