Firefighters were called to the property on Queen' s Promenade just north of Gynn Square.
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"Firefighters were called to derelict hotel at 14:22 - please avoid the area if you can and close windows and doors if you are affected by the smoke."
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The 100-bedroom New Hacketts Hotel, which was put up for sale in 2018 for 1.5m, has attracted delinquents since closing around two years ago
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Blackpool Police have also warned potential intruders to keep out of abandoned hotels, some of which have fallen into a dangerous condition.
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The scene on the Promenade
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The Promenade was closed while emergency services tackled the incident