Fire breaks out at top of Blackpool Tower

The Blackpool Tower has gone up in flames with video showing the fire burning at the tip of the iconic building.

Visitors were evacuated from the tower, which is thought to have set alight at around 2.15pm today.

Police appeared to arrest a man at the scene soon after the fire broke out.

One witness posted on Facebook saying: ‘Blackpool tower on fire’ while another said: ‘Top of Blackpool Tower is on fire!!!’

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said it had six fire engines in attendance on the promenade.

Footage from social media showed flames coming from near the top of the 158m structure.

A drone team and rope rescue team are currently at the scene, the fire service said.

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