Blackpool Tower fire updates — Tourists evacuated after top of attraction goes up in flames

  • Six fire crews tackling Blackpool Tower blaze

    Six fire crews are in attendance as they tackle the Blackpool Tower blaze, it has been reported.

    There are "six fire engines, the drone team and the rope rescue team" currently at the site.

    Lancashire Fire and Rescue have asked the public to stay away from the scene.

  • Visitors evacuated from Blackpool Tower due to fire

    Visitors have been evacuated from Blackpool Tower after the tourist attraction set on fire.

    Tourists have been told to "stay away" as fire crews try to put the blaze out.

    Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We have 6 fire engines, the drone team and the rope rescue team currently in attendance at a fire on Promenade, Blackpool.

    "Please stay away from the area.

    "The drone team are in operation so please do not fly drones in the area as you may obstruct emergency operations."

    Fire crews are at the scene
    Fire crews are at the sceneCredit: Twitter
  • Fire service issues statement

    The Lancashire Fire & Rescue service has issued a statement regarding the Blackpool Tower fire.

    "We have 6 fire engines, the drone team and the rope rescue team currently in attendance at a fire on Promenade, Blackpool," the team wrote on X.

    "Please stay away from the area. The drone team are in operation so please do not fly drones in the area as you may obstruct emergency operations."