Historic Fleetwood pier, built in 1910, was completely gutted by the fire. At the height of the blaze 10 fire engines and 90 firefighters from Lancashire Fire Service were at the scene. They eventually contained the fire but too late to prevent the pier being reduced to a smouldering ruin. The wind was offshore so homes on the promenade were not in danger No one was reported missing or hurt.
Gina Dowding said “It’s a shame that a landmark for Fleetwood has now gone. There will obviously be rumours, but it shouldn’t have been left derelict for so long.” Lancashire police said the fire was unexplained and an investigation will be carried out.
