Eyesore Scarisbrick New Road building catches fire again

19th January 2023

An eyesore dilapidated former home on Scarisbrick New Road has caught fire again this evening.

A fire broke out at the infamous property on the corner of Scarisbrick New Road and Chambres Road this evening just after 5pm.

The building has been in a run down state for a number of years and the repeated target of vandalism.

Parts of the building have previously been set ablaze.

Fire crews are on scene and have closed off Chambres Road.

OTS witnessed large chunks of the roof collapsing and a large fire which appeared to break out on the ground floor.

Three fire crews have been called and are still on scene.

This is a developing story and will be updated.