Beach House in Blackpool back open today after firefighters called in yesterday

Problems with an extractor fan caused a small roof blaze which led to the premises being evacuated and four fire engines attending at around 4.30pm in the afternoon.

Passers-by were surprised to see fire engines at the scene and the outdoor seated bar area, usually packed with customers, abandoned.

A Lancashire Fire and Rescue spokesman said: “Four fire engines from Blackpool, Bispham and South Shore attended a commercial building fire on the promenade, involving a extractor hood.

" Firefighters used a thermal imaging camera, a triple extension ladder, one hose reel, small tools and one dry powder extinguisher to extinguish the fire.

"Crews were in attendance for approximately 90 minutes.”

A spokesman for the Bistro said: “We had an issue with an extractor fan which led to a very small fire but for safety reasons we evacuated the building.

"We are back open today.”