Firefighters tackle large blaze at Blackpool Central Pier in early hours

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service have been tackling a large blaze which broke out at Blackpool Central Pier in the early hours of this morning.

Around 10 fire engines were called to the scene and 50 fire fighters have been on hand tackling the blaze, which was reported at 3am.

Central Pier is one of three piers at the popular seaside resort of Blackpool.

Mark Winder, Incident Commander from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, said: “The fire involved a workshop and a ride that are approximately halfway along the Central Pier.”

“Fortunately early firefighter action has extinguished the fire to the extent there is no visible flame present.”

He said they had launched an investigation into the cause of the blaze.

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We currently have 10 fire engines in attendance at a fire on the Central Pier, Promenafe. FF’s have the fire under control but are still in attendance. Please be advised that some roads nearby are currently closed pic.twitter.com/6n3eTsciD4

— Lancashire Fire (@LancashireFRS) July 17, 2020

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One from the crews at the scene early on this morning at Blackpool pic.twitter.com/vDSfbYbH4R

— Lancashire Fire (@LancashireFRS) July 17, 2020

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Here’s an update from the scene with Incident Commander Mark Winder pic.twitter.com/N1sumZfMv2

— Lancashire Fire (@LancashireFRS) July 17, 2020

The fire is now confirmed to be under control, but some road closures in the surrounding areas will be in place and delays should be expected this morning.

More to follow.