Arson probe into Thornton flat blaze

An arson probe is under way after a fire at a flat in Thornton.

Three fire engines from Fleetwood, Bispham and Blackpool attended a fire involving a first floor flat in Coronation Road just after midnight today.

Firefighters used four breathing apparatus and two hose reels to extinguish the fire, which is believed to have been started deliberately.

No injuries or rescues were reported.