Blackpool Tower fire: 6 fire engines tackle blaze at landmark

In a statement on Thursday afternoon (December 28), Lancashire Police said: "Our helicopter has flown over the tower and there is no fire. We can confirm what can be seen is orange netting.

"One man has been arrested on suspicion of Breach of the Peace and is being transported to custody."

It comes as there were reports of a speculated fire at the top of the iconic Blackpool tower earlier in the day.

Firefighters were called to a blaze at the historical landmark.

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service previously said it had six fire engines in attendance on the promenade.

The tower had been evacuated, a member of staff told the PA news agency.

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Footage from social media showed flames coming from near the top of the 158m structure.

You can see the latest updates of the incident by following our live blog here.

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at the top of Blackpool Tower. Six fire engines are currently at the scene and Lancashire Police are also in attendance. Photo Credit: Stan Stock pic.twitter.com/5jjhLWjW0W

— BBC Lancashire (@BBCLancashire) December 28, 2023

A drone team and rope rescue team were at the scene, the fire service said.

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In a statement Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service said: "We have six fire engines, the drone team and the rope rescue team currently in attendance at a fire on Promenade, Blackpool.

"Please stay away from the area. The drone team are in operation so please do not fly drones in the area as you may obstruct emergency operations." 

An Update to this story can be viewed here:

Blackpool Tower: 'It is not a fire but orange netting'