Firefighters tackling fire in Blackpool town centre

Footage on social media shows black smoke billowing into the area

Author: Adam FawcettPublished 27th Mar 2024
Last updated 27th Mar 2024

Firefighters are tackling a fire in Blackpool town centre.

Emergency crews were called this morning to an office building, on Cookson Street.

A number of crews are on site with images on social media showing black smoke billowing into the air.

In a statement to us, Lancashire Fire & Rescue said: "We are currently in attendance at a report of a fire on Cookson Street, Blackpool. Our crews are investigating the reports and once we have any further information, there will be an incident report on our website."

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