There will be disruption for the rest of the day as firefighters deal with the incident.

The authorities have told the public to avoid the Warbreck Hill Road area following a commercial property fire late last night.

The fire occurred at 23:33 on Friday June 7 as flames began to engulf Warbreck House leading to firefighters cordoning off sections of Bispham Road while they tackled the blaze

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Ten fire engines and numerous specialist appliances responded to the fire and Blackpool Police have since closed numerous roads as a result.

These roads include Warbreck Hill Road to the junctions with Devonshire Road and Hollyoak Avenue: and on Bispham Road to the junction with Hayfield Avenue.

The fire began late last night before emergency services quickly attended the scene. | submit

There were a number of multi-agency meetings throughout the night as the fire was being brought under control but there have been no reports of any injuries.

A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue said: “Firefighting operations are ongoing, please void the area and keep windows and doors closed if you can smell smoke.”

Warbreck House was vacated by the civil service in 2023, while a new permanent home is built in the town centre.

(Video Credit: Brian Mansfield)

Public urged to avoid Warbreck Hill Road in Blackpool after firefighters tackle fire at Warbreck House

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