Watch as fire fighters tackle large blaze in centre of Blackpool with flames and smoke billowing from the roof

The fire is reported to be at the site of the former Carlton Hotel, near the corner of Abingdon Street and Queen Street.

Footage sent to the Blackpool Gazette shows fire crews and police vehicles in attendance.

Flames and smoke can be seen billowing from the roof with an inferno of flames visible through the window.

The surrounding roads are reported to be closed whilst the emergency service deal with the incident.