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Our photographer Neil Cross captured these images a short time ago.
1. Preston city centre fire
The latest scenes are firefighters battle the blaze. Photo: National World
2. Preston city centre fire
The latest scenes are firefighters battle the blaze. Photo: National World
3. Preston city centre fire
The latest scenes are firefighters battle the blaze. Photo: National World
4. Preston city centre fire
The latest scenes are firefighters battle the blaze. Photo: National World