Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service are tackling blaze in flat above Blackpool takeaway Joseph's Grill
By Vanessa Sims
Published 31st Mar 2026, 10:11 GMT
Firefighters tackling a blaze in South Shore are concentrating their efforts on a small block of buildings.
Using an aerial ladder platform fire crews are checking the damage to commercial buildings on Lytham Road close to the junction of Amberbanks Grove.
Fire crews are focused on the end of a block which homes an empty property, Joseph’s Grill and Blackpool Tyres and Service Centre Ltd.
It is believed the fire is connected to the flat above Joseph’s Grill.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service we called shortly before 7am this morning.
Nearby residents, who can see or smell smoke, have been urged to keep all windows and doors closed.
A number of road closures including Lytham Road and Amberbanks Grove have been put in place to enable firefighters to work safely.
Lancashire Police are assisting the fire service with the road closures.
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