Firefighters in action near Blackpool town centre

Firefighters were pictured dealing with a blazing rubbish fire in Blackpool last night.
Firefighters tackle blaze on Regent RoadFirefighters tackle blaze on Regent Road
Firefighters tackle blaze on Regent Road

They were called out to the incident, on Regent Road, at around 6pm.

Shane King, from Preston, took the photo.

He said: “It appeared to be burning rubbish and the smell was quite acrid.”