Blackpool fire: Pictures from the scene as firefighters tackle a blaze at a derelict building early this morning

These were the scenes this morning (Saturday) as firefighters battled to put out a large fire at a derelict building in Blackpool.

The blaze broke out inside a derelict building opposite the Home Bargains store in Tyldesley Road at approximately 6.50am.

Residents were promptly evacuated from nearby homes as firefighters tackled the flames.

1. Firefighters at the scene of a blaze in Blackpool

Fire at a derelict building in Blackpool Photo: Dan Martino

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2. Gutted by fire

Fire at a derelict building in Blackpool Photo: Dan Martino

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3. Fire at a derelict building in Blackpool

Firefighters on the scene Photo: Dan Martino

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4. Tackling the blaze

Fire at a derelict building in Blackpool Photo: Dan Martino

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5. Fire at a derelict building in Blackpool

Police at the scene of the fire Photo: Dan Martino

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6. Firefighters in action

Fire at a derelict building in Blackpool Photo: Dan Martino

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