Two people have died following a house fire in Blackpool.
Emergency services were called to Peter Street in Blackpool at 2.39am this morning (July 17) following reports of a fire with people reported to be inside the property.
There was a significant emergency response involving police officers and colleagues from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service.
Tragically, a woman in her 20s was found deceased at the scene. A man in his 20s was later pronounced deceased at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
Two children have been taken to hospital for treatment. One of them is described as being in a ‘very poorly’ condition.
Work is ongoing to establish the cause of the fire.
Nobody has been arrested.
A small number of properties have been evacuated.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: ‘’We know this tragic news will be met with great sadness in the local community and people will want instant answers.
‘’However, there are grieving loved ones still trying to come to terms with this devastating news. With that in mind, we would ask for patience and that people avoid unhelpful and upsetting speculation.
‘’We would ask anyone who saw or captured anything suspicious on their CCTV, doorbell or dashcam in the Peter Street area in the early hours of this morning to call 101 or report it via our website. Quote log 97 of 17th July 2024.’’
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