Ex-Covid portacabins fire was arson, police confirm- here are 7 photos of the scene

Fire crews spent nearly two hours battling the blaze just off Yeadon Way on Monday evening. Today, Lancashire Police told the Gazette that they believed the fire was caused by arson, and that investigations are ongoing. There have been no arrests in connection.

Reports of the blaze first emerged in the early hours of this morning after pictures showing the portacabins ablaze were shared on social media.

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed to the Gazette that crews battled the fire for around 2 hours. A spokesperson said: “At 23:18 on 19 October 2026, two fire engines from South Shore and Blackpool attended a fire involving an outbuilding on Yeadon Way in Blackpool.

“On scene, firefighters extinguished the fire utilising two breathing apparatus, two jets and one hose reel. Fire crews were in attendance for approximately two hours.”