Matt_Simpson published Firefighters deal with fire in derelict Tams factory in Longton

Firefighters are tackling a blaze in the ground-floor of the derelict John Tams factory in Longton.Two crews from the town were called to the scene in the Strand at around 1.25pm this afternoon.On arrival the ground floor of the building was well-alight, but the crews have got the fire under control.Read more: VIDEO: Dad-of-10 smashed council office windowsA number of fires have blighted the remains of the former Crown Works site – which has also repeatedly been targeted by vandals –