Blackpool fire crews tackle early morning Blackpool in derelict Milbourne Street building
Fire crews have been tackling an early morning blaze in Blackpool this morning.
Firefighters were called to the scene in Milbourne Street after a derelict building caught fire shortly after 6am.
The aerial ladder platform was called to the scene to support crews, who remain at the scene this morning.
Police assisted with the road closure in Milbourne Street and surrounding roads, including Cookson Street, Caunce Street and King Street.
Cookson Street has reopened to traffic but closures are still in place around Caunce Street, King Street and Milbourne St. Access to Topping Street from Church Street is also currently closed.
Blackpool videographer Aidan Taylor, of AT Media (YouTube & TikTok), captured the emergency response.
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The fire has now been extinguished, with the building left charred and gutted by the blaze. Lancashire Police said the cause of the fire is not known at this stage.
A spokesperson for the fire service said: “At 6.06am, six fire engines from Blackpool, Wesham and the aerial ladder platform attended a derelict property fire on Milbourne Street, Blackpool.
“Firefighters used breathing apparatus and hose reel jets to extinguish the fire. Crews remain in attendance.”