Fire service evacuate people from structurally unsafe building on Alexandra Road, Blackpool

A fire engine was called from South Shore to attend what has been described as a ‘dangerous structure incident’ on Alexandra Road in Blackpool on Sunday.

Thankfully no-one was injured and the building in question is believed to be a derelict one.

Crews helped to evacuate the building before passing over control of the incident to Blackpool Council. 

A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 09:30 on 25 August, one fire engine from South Shore attended a dangerous structure incident on Alexandra Road, Blackpool. 

“Crews helped to evacuate the building before passing over control of the incident to Blackpool Council.”

It is unknown what caused the danger. Blackpool Council told The Gazette the existing wooden hoarding at the site had blown down and left the area under the building exposed - but the building itself had not partially collapsed. The authority spoke to the owner and landlord of the affected area of the building. He was aware of the issue and had arranged for a joinery company to re-board the area.

Building control were also notified.

***This article was updated with the response from Blackpool Council on 28th August.