The building is 'unstable'
A fire at a derelict Blackpool hotel has left the structure 'unstable' after flames engulfed the building for a second time this year.
Flames have taken over four floors of the building, the roof space as well as the basement. Officials from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service described the fire as 'well alight', but have since confirmed it is now under control.Crews are now working to the front and the rear of the building, the structure of which has been now been declared "unstable" by Chief Fire Officer for Lancashire Justin Johnston.
The most recent fire took place on March 11, with six fire engines from Blackpool, Bispham, South Shore, Fleetwood, St Annes and Fulwood along with the aerial ladder platform from Morecambe were called to the blaze shortly before 10pm.
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