Firefighters were called to the property on Queen' s Promenade just north of Gynn Square.
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It is believed the blaze is at the derelict New Hacketts Hotel
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Firefighters were called to the property on Queen's Promenade just north of Gynn Square.
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Motorists were urged to avoid the area and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service asked nearby residents to close windows and doors.
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Eight fire engines were at the scene
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Lancashire Fire tweeted: "We have eight fire engines at the scene of a fire on King Edward Avenue, Bispham."
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In July, Blackpool Councils environmental protection team was called in to secure the New Hacketts Hotel following complaints of anit-social behaviour from residents and hoteliers.