Three youths have been arrested after a large fire at a barn in Lancaster.
The boys, two aged 15 and one 16, were arrested on suspicion of arson at the barn on Grab Lane.
Police were called to the incident at 5pm on Friday, May 30.
"Earlier today we asked for your help to identify three youths we wanted to trace in connection with an investigation into an arson and we wanted to give you an update," said a post on the Lancaster Area Police Facebook page on Sunday.
"Following our appeal, and as a direct result of it, we have this afternoon arrested three youths on suspicion of arson. They are boys, two aged 15 and one aged 16, and they are currently in custody where they will be questioned.
"We would like to thank everyone who helped with our appeal by coming forward with information – your help really is greatly appreciated.
"As a reminder we were called at 5pm on Friday (May 30) to reports of a large fire at the barn on Grab Lane, Lancaster and an investigation was launched."
Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting log 1095 of May 30th or you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
A Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: At 16.45 on May 30, 2025, five fire engines from Lancaster, Morecambe, Blackburn, and Bolton-le-Sands attended outbuilding fire on Grab Lane in Lancaster.
"Firefighters wore breathing apparatus sets and used two main jets, and one hose reel to extinguish the fire. They remained on scene for around five hours."


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