The teens, 16 and 18, are being questioned on suspicion of suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following the fire which destroyed the derelict hotel
Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of arson following a huge fire which destroyed a derelict hotel on Blackpool's seafront. The blaze broke out at old New Hacketts Hotel on Monday afternoon - sending huge plumes of smoke billowing into the air.
Police are still for appealing for witnesses and asked anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area near to the hotel on Monday, to get in touch. They also asked the public to check their CCTV and dashcam footage from the area.
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