5. Demolition work begins on fire-damaged showroom
A spokesman for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: “The fire is believed to have been accidental, however we were unable to determine a cause due to the damage sustained and, as such, we are no longer investigating.” Photo: Neil Cross
6. Demolition work begins on fire-damaged showroom
Inchape said investigators discovered that the fire started in the top floor of the dealership and that they were confident the cause was not an electric vehicle. Photo: Neil Cross
7. Demolition work begins on fire-damaged showroom
They added that the investigation concluded the likely cause was an electrical fault “having ruled out multiple alternate possibilities.” Photo: Neil Cross
8. Demolition work begins on fire-damaged showroom
Existing customers had to travel elsewhere for work on their vehicles following the fire, but the workshop areas were reopened in August following a clean-up operation. Photo: Neil Cross