‘Utter devastation’: Fire causes extensive damage to row of houses

DEVASTATED families were forced to evacuate their homes after a ferocious fire engulfed their back gardens and properties.Eight fire engines were called to the fire at the back of homes in Worcester Road, Blackburn, on Sunday evening.The plumes of smoke could be seen across town in Pleasington.Surrounding streets were cordoned off as police and fire fighters aimed to make the area safe. No-one was injured.Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said it was now undertaking a detailed investigation as