These were the scenes after a fire broke at the Mount Hotel pub in Fleetwood

By Sean Gleaves

Published 24th May 2023, 19:10 BST

Updated 24th May 2023, 19:19 BST

A fire broke out “inside a flat” located on the top floor of the Mount Hotel pub in Fleetwood.

These were the scenes:

A fire broke out inside a flat located on the top floor of the Mount hotel on the Esplanade at approximately 5.35pm on Wednesday (May 24).

1. Fire in Fleetwood

A fire broke out inside a flat located on the top floor of the Mount hotel on the Esplanade at approximately 5.35pm on Wednesday (May 24). Photo: Dave Nelson

Eight fire engines, an ambulance and a number of police vehicles were called to the scene.

2. Fire in Fleetwood

Eight fire engines, an ambulance and a number of police vehicles were called to the scene. Photo: Dave Nelson

The incident involved a commercial building approximately 30x20m in size, the fire service said.

3. Fire in Fleetwood

The incident involved a commercial building approximately 30x20m in size, the fire service said. Photo: Dave Nelson

Police closed the Esplanade between Mount Road and the hotel while crews tackled the fire.

4. Fire in Fleetwood

Police closed the Esplanade between Mount Road and the hotel while crews tackled the fire. Photo: Dave Nelson

The fire service advised residents living nearby to close their windows and doors if they could see or smell smoke.

5. Fire in Fleetwood

The fire service advised residents living nearby to close their windows and doors if they could see or smell smoke. Photo: Dave Nelson

Residents quickly took to social media after the fire broke out, with one person reporting they could see the smoke from Barrow.

6. Fire in Fleetwood

Residents quickly took to social media after the fire broke out, with one person reporting they could see the smoke from Barrow. Photo: Dave Nelson