Six fire crews respond to overnight fire at Central Drive hotel

A fire at a hotel in Central Drive has been tackled by firefighters overnight.
By Matthew Calderbank
Published 25th Nov 2019, 08:12 BST
Updated 25th Nov 2019, 10:21 BST
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Six fire engines were mobilised after a fire at the Almar Hotel at 2.37am.

Crews from Blackpool, South Shore, Bispham and St Annes attended with the ground floor "well alight" on arrival.

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A section of Central Drive was closed by police whilst firefighters tackled the fire.

Fire crews attended a fire at a commercial premises in Central Drive, Blackpool at 2.37am this morning (November 25). Pic: GoogleFire crews attended a fire at a commercial premises in Central Drive, Blackpool at 2.37am this morning (November 25). Pic: Google
Fire crews attended a fire at a commercial premises in Central Drive, Blackpool at 2.37am this morning (November 25). Pic: Google

No one has been reported injured.

"At 3.23am, the fire was extinguished and firefighters began the scene safe."

CSI were seen visiting the hotel this morning.

Lancashire Police have been approached for comment.

Related topics:St AnnesBisphamBlackpoolLancashire Police