Six fire engines tackle fire at Layton flats

Firefighters were called out to a fire at a block of flats in Layton this afternoon (Thursday July 16.)
By Rebecca Beardmore
Published 16th Jul 2020, 16:26 BST
Updated 16th Jul 2020, 18:24 BST
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Six fire engines were called to the flats on Talbot Road at 3.34pm.

No casualties were reported.

A spokesman for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Six fire engines and an aerial ladder platform were called to a fire involving the roof of a five storey block of flats approximately 30m by 15m, on Talbot Road, Blackpool.

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Firefighters were called to a fire in a block of flats in Layton this afternoon.Firefighters were called to a fire in a block of flats in Layton this afternoon.
Firefighters were called to a fire in a block of flats in Layton this afternoon.

"A full evacuation of the property was undertaken by firefighters whilst the fire was being extinguished. The fire was located on the roof of the property and firefighters were using two hoses, the aerial ladder platform and some small tools.

"The fire has been brought under control but firefighters are continuing to damp down and ensure that the property is safe. No injuries have been reported and an investigation is underway.

Lancashire Police closed a section of Devonshire Road leading up to Talbot Road.

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