These were the scenes as firefighters battled a blaze in Church Street on Monday afternoon (December 26):
1. Onlookers watching the scene unfold
A fire broke out at the Nail Emporium in Church Street at around 1.40pm on Monday, December 26. Photo: National World
2. Six fire engines attended
Six fire engines from Blackpool, South Shore, Bispham, St Annes and Fleetwood attended the scene. Photo: National World
3. Smoke filling the surrounding streets
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used two water jets and two hose reels to extinguish the flames. Photo: National World
4. "Please avoid the area"
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service urged shoppers to avoid the area as they made the scene safe. Photo: National World
5. Plumes of smoke fill the air
Flames could be pouring out of the second floor of the Nail Emporium as thick smoke filled the air. Photo: National World
6. Firefighters tackling the flames
Lancashire Police advised residents to avoid the area around Corporation Street, Abingdon Street, Coronation Street and the Promenade. Photo: National World