Four people rescued after blaze in disused building in Blackpool

Firefighters were called out to North Shore just after 6.30am today (Sunday January 22) to tackle the blaze, mobilising six fire engines from Blackpool, South Shore, Bispham, St Annes and Fleetwood.

Crews wearing breathing apparatus rescued four people from the building who received precautionary checks from ambulance crews.

One jet was used to extinguish the fire.

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that an investigation is underway.