Arson suspect released on bail after fire breaks out at home on Buchanan Street in Blackpool

By Sean Gleaves
Published 14th Aug 2023, 11:10 BST
Updated 14th Aug 2023, 11:10 BST
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A man who was arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire broke out at a home in Blackpool has been released on bail.

Three fire engines from Blackpool, South Shore and Bispham attended an incident at a property in Buchanan Street at around 5.10am on Thursday (August 10).

Firefighters used six breathing apparatus, two hose reels, one positive-pressure ventilation unit, and a thermal imaging camera to extinguish the flames.

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The aerial ladder platform from Blackpool also attended to help tackle the fire.

An arson suspect was released on bail after a fire broke out at home in Buchanan Street, Blackpool (Credit: Google)An arson suspect was released on bail after a fire broke out at home in Buchanan Street, Blackpool (Credit: Google)
An arson suspect was released on bail after a fire broke out at home in Buchanan Street, Blackpool (Credit: Google)

A 64-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of criminal damage – arson endangering life – following the incident.

Officers on Monday (August 14) confirmed the man was “released on bail pending further enquiries.”