A video released by Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has shown the huge extent of the damage caused by a fire in Blackpool.

Firefighters were called to Warbreck Hill Road just after 11.30pm on Friday (June 7) and battled the blaze throughout the night and into the day on Saturday.

Pictures from the scene showed the former Department of Work and Pensions building fully ablaze, and now more images show the devastation.

Rubble can be seen all over the huge site and the roof is destroyed on almost every part of the building.

Ten fire engines were originally called to the scene on Friday night, with more than 50 firefighters working to extinguish the blaze.

As of Saturday afternoon, six engines remained and were damping down the fire.

Road closures were also in place on Warbreck Hill Road and Bispham Road, though these have since re-opened.

LFRS group manager Kirsty McCreesh said: "At the height of the incident we've had 10 fire engines here and they've been supported by a number of specialist appliances, including our aerial ladder platform, high volume pump, and water tower."

The extent of the damageThe extent of the damage (Image: LFRS)

Smoke could be seen all the way from the pier as the fire continued to burn on Saturday morning.

At the time, a fire service spokesperson said: "Ten fire engines and numerous specialist appliances responded to a fire involving a disused commercial premise on Warbreck Hill Road in Blackpool.

"Firefighting operations are ongoing, please avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed if you can smell smoke."