Lancashire Fire and Rescue tackle major fire at empty Ex-Catalogue Outlet in Lord Street, Fleetwood
‘If you can see or smell smoke, please keep your windows and doors closed. We are also asking the public to stay away from the area to allow emergency crews to work safely.’
Emergency services are currently responding to a significant fire at the former Ex Catalogue store on Lord Street, Fleetwood, where thick black smoke has been seen rising at 5pm.
A spokesman from Lancashire Fire and Rescue, said: “We currently have eight fire engines in attendance at reports of a building fire on Lord Street, Fleetwood.”
Fire crews are at the scene tackling the blaze with an ambulance also in attendance as a precaution. There are currently no reports of any injuries.
Lord Street has been closed between Preston Street and Kemp Street with authorities urging the public to avoid the area while operations continue.
The closure is causing disruption to local transport, including bus services 14 and 5, which are being diverted.
Blackpool Tramway services to Fleetwood Ferry have also been suspended and are now terminating at Fisherman’s Walk.
The building, formerly a Marks and Spencer store, has been derelict in recent years.
Residents reported being drawn outside as smoke spread across the area with emergency services continuing to manage the incident.
In a post on Facebook, Fleetwood Police, said: “Emergency services are currently at the scene of a fire on Lord Street, Fleetwood. Lord Street is closed between Preston Street and Kemp Street. Please avoid the area.”
The Blackpool Gazette has contacted Lancashire Fire and Rescue for more information, updates to follow.