Overview
- Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service deployed eight fire engines and dozens of firefighters to a building fire on Lord Street in Fleetwood.
- Crews used aerial ladder platforms, a water tower, hose lines and breathing apparatus to bring the blaze under control and operated a thermal imaging camera to find hot spots.
- Emergency teams urged nearby residents who can see or smell smoke to keep windows and doors closed and asked the public to avoid the area so crews can work safely.
- Police closed Lord Street and road closures were expected to continue into the morning, with some nearby businesses likely affected but there were no reports of injuries.
- The fire involved a three-storey former commercial building and firefighters remained on scene overnight to fully extinguish the fire and monitor for rekindles.