Eight crews attend Blackpool building fire
The fire started on Hoo Hill Lane this morning (7th July)
Last updated 7th Jul 2025
Eight fire crews were called to a building fire in Blackpool this morning (7th July).
The fire started in the early hours of the morning on Hoo Hill Lane.
Crews continued to dampen down hotspots throughout the morning.
They were on the scene for roughly 4 hours and 30 minutes.
A Lancashire Fire spokesperson said: "At 06:11 on 7th July 2025, eight fire engines and an aerial ladder platform attended a commercial building fire on Hoo Hill Lane, Blackpool.
"Firefighters used two jets and four breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire involving carpets.
"Please keep your windows and doors shut if you can see or smell smoke and keep away from the area."
An investigation has been launched into how the fire started, but it is not believed to be deliberate.