North West Ambulance Service declared a major incident this evening after a fire broke out at a care home in Queen’s Promenade, Blackpool
A major incident has been declared after a fire broke out at a care home in Blackpool.
North West Ambulance Service has sent resources to the scene of the fire, working alongside “other members of the emergency services”.
NWAS did not disclose the location of the care home but Lancashire Constabulary revealed the incident is in Queen’s Promenade, LancsLive reports.
Blackpool Police said on Facebook: “At around 8:30pm this evening we were called to reports of a fire at a care home on Queen’s Promenade, Blackpool.
“We are currently on scene with North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (Official). We ask that you please avoid the area, and allow emergency services to conduct their duties. Thank you for your patience.”
NWAS said in its post: “Following reports of a fire at a care home in Bispham, Blackpool the trust has dispatched resources to the scene.
“We are currently assessing the situation and working with other members of the emergency services. Our priority is to ensure people receive any medical help they need as quickly as possible.”
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said in an update at 10.50pm that the incident had been “reduced to one fire engine, alongside multiple appliances from our emergency services partners”.
The service said: “Earlier this evening, we had five fire engines and several vehicles from North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust and Lancashire Police in attendance at a commercial property fire on Queens Promenande, Blackpool.
“The incident has now been reduced to one fire engine, alongside multiple appliances from our emergency services partners. There is still a section of Queens Promenade closed and local road closures in place.
“We would like to thank our partner agencies and the local public for their support, co-operation and understanding during this on-going incident.”
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It comes after three schools were placed in lockdown in Bristol today following a shooting. Avon and Somerset Police were called at 1.47pm following the incident in the Speedwell area of Bristol.
The force confirmed that firearms officers attended the scene to support emergency services who were present. A man aged in his 20s was taken to hospital with a serious injury, which is described as potentially life-changing.
Police said the man responsible left in the direction of Soundwell on a black and grey electric bike. He is described as being white, aged in his late teens or early 20s, of slim build and about 6ft tall. The man was wearing a grey hoodie, black trousers and a balaclava.
Chief Inspector James Clements said: “I know this incident will be incredibly concerning, however, we are deploying significant resources, including a National Police Air Service helicopter and our specially-trained firearms officers, as we work to locate the person responsible.
“The victim has been taken to hospital where he is being treated for an injury that’s potentially life-changing, but not believed to be life-threatening.
“His family have been informed and will be kept updated as our investigation progresses. There is likely to be a significant police presence in the area over the coming days while our investigation continues.
“Neighbourhood officers will also be carrying out extra patrols and anyone with any concerns can speak with them about these.”
