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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 buildingHuge plumes of smoke can be seen billowing from the derelict building
Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a former seafront hotel. Firefighters have been 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 attended the scene on Queen's Promenade, Blackpool, at the junction with King Edward Avenue, which started at about 14:45 BST.
Huge plumes of smoke can be seen billowing from the four-storey building and people are urged to avoid the area. Huge plumes of smoke were seen billowing from the four-storey building and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service warned the structure was "unstable".
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. People have been urged to avoid the area and the Promenade has been partially shut.
The fire service was called to the scene at about 14:45 BST. The tram service has been halted and roads have been closed in the surrounding area.
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The fire service said four floors, the roof space and basement were well alight.
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