FIRE swept through the upper floors of a Blackburn fun pub, causing extensive damage.

Fire crews were called to Crackers in Regent Street, after a policeman spotted smoke coming through the upstairs windows.

Mr Adrian Garner, pub landlord said: "The fire was caused by an electrical fault. There has been a lot of damage to the upstairs but we hope to be open as usual tonight."

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