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.