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| Firefighters tackle huge blaze at derelict Blackpool hotel | Firefighters tackle huge blaze at derelict Blackpool hotel |
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| Huge plumes of smoke can be seen billowing from the derelict building | Huge plumes of smoke can be seen billowing from the derelict building |
| Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a former seafront hotel. | Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a former seafront hotel. |
| Twelve fire engines and two aerial ladder platforms are at the scene on Queen's Promenade, Blackpool, at the junction with King Edward Avenue. | Twelve fire engines and two aerial ladder platforms are at the scene on Queen's Promenade, Blackpool, at the junction with King Edward Avenue. |
| Huge plumes of smoke can be seen billowing from the four-storey building and people are urged to avoid the area. | |
| Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said it had resulted in road closures and the Promenade was partially shut and the tram service had been halted. | |
| The fire service was called to the scene at about 14:45 BST. | |
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| Related Topics | Related Topics |
| Blackpool | Blackpool |