Which pier burnt down in Blackpool?
Clementine Frami
2025-04-29 10:53:33
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The catastrophic fire which engulfed Fleetwood Pier in 1952 was so fierce it was reportedly seen up to 20 miles away, in Barrow, across Morecambe Bay. The fire started in the pier cinema – which had been added in 1942. Fleetwood Pier fire was of such a colossal nature, it wasn’t until 1958 the full extent of the structure could be used again. The fire left a tangled network of steel girders and charred beams. Coins in the slot machines on the pier were heated to such an extent they welded into long strings of copper and fell to the sands below. Damage was estimated at £75,000. Flames leapt to the sky as the intense fire gripped the pier structure.
Sigurd McCullough
2025-04-29 09:00:22
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A blaze broke out at Blackpool's historic Central Pier this morning, with around 50 firefighters and ten engines rushing to the scene to bring it under control. Three fire crews from Blackpool, South Shore and Bispham were called out at 3.19am to reports of a fire at Central Pier. The fire has caused extensive damage to the Waltzer ride, as well as a workshop and the pier itself. Firefighters at the scene said the pier itself was 'well-alight' when they arrived, but "outstanding team work brought the fire swiftly under control". A nearby workshop has also been gutted by the fire, and a small shop has also suffered damage. The Big Wheel is not damaged, but the iconic ride had been shrouded in black smoke as dawn broke over the coast this morning. A number of roads were closed near Central Pier to allow emergency services to respond to the fire. Blackpool Council has commented, but only to confirm the facts of the incident, saying "There has been a fire at Central Pier.
Daniela Torp
2025-04-29 08:12:36
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A fire on Blackpool Central Pier overnight.
At approximately 03:00am this morning on Central Pier Blackpool, a fire broke out near the pier rides.
The fire was extensive and quickly took ablaze to the iconic waltzer ride and pier workshop area.
A fairground ride was destroyed in the fire on Blackpool Central Pier overnight.
Central Pier has suffered from fire damage in the past.
It destroyed the Dixieland Showbar in 1973.
Central Pier will remain closed for today, Friday 17th July, however we have been informed by the fire authorities that the main arcade can re-open from 14:30 along with the outdoor Terrace Bar.
Depending on the outcome of the investigations, the rest of the pier will re-open in some capacity in due course.
Britain’s seaside piers are no stranger to fire risk.
Many of them have suffered at some point.
Sadly, some have been lost forever to the flames.
Taya Herman
2025-04-29 06:48:33
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Flames engulfed part of Blackpool's 152-year-old Central Pier as 50 firefighters battled the inferno and witnesses feared the entire landmark would be destroyed. The fire involved a workshop and a ride that are approximately halfway along the Central Pier. The Central Pier, which opened in 1868, has been ravaged by a number of fires in recent decades. Firefighters managed to contain the blaze and save the pier. The pier remained closed after the blaze was extinguished and it was unclear when it would reopen, at least partially. The Central Pier is one of three and is situated close to the now defunct Blackpool Central railway station and around 550 yards south of Blackpool Tower. A ride and a workshop were destroyed in the overnight fire. The fire involved a pleasure ride and a workshop type building, both were completely destroyed by the fire. Flames engulfed a workshop and a ride about halfway along the pier.
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