Fire In Blackpool Being Treated As Arson

A massive blaze ripped through a building on Tyldesley Road in the early hours of this morning

Published 8th Sep 2016

It's believed a major blaze which broke out at a former newsagents this morning was started deliberately.

Firefighters were called to the old shop, on Tyldesley Road, at 4.23am.

The blaze affected flats on the ground and first floor.

The fire has since been brought under control, though crews are expected to remain at the scene throughout the morning.

There's an appeal for information