'Stay away and keep windows shut' - Police and fire crews issue plea over huge blaze in Lord Street, Fleetwood
Approximately 20 firefighters from stations across the Fylde coast including Fleetwood, Blackpool, Lytham and St Annes are on the scene trying to get the flames under control.
Police have issued a safety plea to the public as firefighter deal with a major incident in Fleetwood.
The former Ex-Catalogue Outlet in Lord Street, which was once also a Marks and Spencer store, has been on fire since around 5pm.
The huge blaze which is billowing thick black smoke across the town is likely to be ongoing for some time.
A spokesman for Fleetwood Police said: “We are assisting our Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service colleagues at the scene of a fire on Lord Street.
“Please avoid the area to allow emergency services to work.”
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Approximately 20 firefighters from stations across the Fylde coast including Fleetwood, Blackpool, Lytham and St Annes are on the scene trying to get the flames under control.
It is not know was caused the blaze in the empty shop but concerns have been raised by witnesses at the scene that it has been a target of vandals recently.
Fire crews are doing their best to prevent it spreading to other nearby buildings.
A Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: “We currently have eight fire engines in attendance at reports of a building fire on 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 .”