A fire which broke out in a disused warehouse in Lancaster is believed to have been started deliberately.

Around 60 firefighters fought to tackle the fire at the five-storey facility on St George’s Quay on 11th May, which affected the third and fourth floors of the building.

The Lancaster Guardian reports Initial investigations from the fire service revealed that arsonists may be behind the cause of the incident.

Nearby roads in the area were closed as officers battled the flames, while the Quay remained closed to traffic over the weekend.