Roads closed as dozens of firefighters tackle large fire at building in Blackpool

Havelock Street in Blackpool has been closed while crews tackle the fire. Credit: Google Maps

Crews are tackling a large fire at a building in Blackpool.

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service say eight fire engines and an aerial ladder platform are currently in attendance, after being called at around 1.45am on Thursday 14 March.

The fire service say crews found the building to be well alight on arrival.

This incident has created a large smoke plume and residents living nearby are being advised to keep windows and doors closed.

Havelock Street remains closed in both directions. Central Drive has now re-opened.