Laundry room catches fire at Regal Hotel in Cleveleys

Fire crews were called to the Regal Hotel in Cleveleys after a fire broke out in the laundry room on Sunday (October 11).
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Four fire engines from Blackpool, Bispham, Preesall and South Shore rushed to the scene in Victoria Road West after a tumble dryer burst into flames at around 3.38pm.

The fire was swiftly extinguished by firefighters and a hotel staff member was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation.

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The town centre road was closed whilst fire crews worked at the scene for over 90 minutes to make the hotel safe for staff and guests.

A fire service spokesman said: "At 3.38pm, four fire crews from Blackpool, Bispham, Preesall and South Shore responded to a fire on Victoria Road West in Thornton Cleveleys.

"On arrival crews found a fire in a first floor laundry room, involving a tumble dryer.

"They quickly brought the fire under control using a hose reel and a fan unit.

"One person was treated for the effects of smoke inhalation by crews before paramedics arrived.

"Firefighters were in attendance around one hour and thirty five minutes."

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