Man, 64, arrested on suspicion of arson after fire breaks out at domestic property in Buchanan Street, Blackpool

By Sean Gleaves
Published 10th Aug 2023, 17:52 BST
Updated 10th Aug 2023, 17:58 BST
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A man was arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire broke out at a home in Blackpool.

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.

A man was arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire broke out at a home in Buchanan Street, Blackpool (Credit: Google)A man was arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire broke out at a home in Buchanan Street, Blackpool (Credit: Google)
A man was arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire broke out at a home in Buchanan Street, Blackpool (Credit: Google)

Officers later confirmed a man was arrested on suspicion of arson.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “We were called by the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service at 5.20am today to a report of a fire at a property in Buchanan Street, Blackpool.

“A 64-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage – arson endangering life – and is currently in custody.”

Firefighters remained at the scene for several hours.

A spokesman for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service added: “I can confirm a fire investigation is underway.”

North West Ambulance Service said they did not attend the incident.