Blackpool fire cause being looked into - two people were taken to hospital

It happened at a house in Bispham

Author: Richard Hunt Local Democracy Reporting ServicePublished 10th Jun 2025

The cause of a blaze at a house in Bispham in which two people were taken to hospital is being investigated by Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service.

Three fire engines attended the incident on Kincraig Avenue on Monday morning, at 10.11am.

The crews, from nearby Blackpool, Bispham, and Fleetwood fire stations, were at the scene for approximately one hour and fifteen minutes.

Firefighters wore breathing apparatus and used two hose reels and a ventilation unit to extinguish the fire.

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Two casualties were handed into the care of North West Ambulance Service.

“The cause of the fire is still under investigation.”

North West Ambulance Service was approached for a statement about the casualties.

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