Two people have died and two children are in hospital after a fire in Blackpool.
Lancashire Constabulary and Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service rushed to the scene of a fire on Peter Street at 2.39am. They had been told people were trapped inside the property.
A woman in her 20s was found dead at the scene and a man in his 20s was later pronounced dead at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
Two children have been taken to hospital and police described the condition of one of them as 'very poorly'.
The cause of the fire is now under investigation by police and the fire service - no arrests have been made.
Some properties nearby have been evacuated as a result of the fire and are being supported by Blackpool Council.
Chf Supt Mike Gladwin, our West Divisional Commander, said: “This incident has resulted in two people losing their lives and my thoughts are with their loved ones at this extremely distressing time.
“I 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, I would ask for patience and that people avoid unhelpful and upsetting speculation.”
Chris Webb, MP for Blackpool South, told The Blackpool Lead: "I am deeply saddened by the news of two of my constituents tragically losing their lives in a house fire on Peter Street this morning.
"I am hoping for the best possible outcomes for the two children currently being treated in hospital. My thoughts and prayers are with their loved ones and at the entire community at this difficult time.
"I would like to send my personal thanks to the brave neighbour who reportedly rescued one of the children from the fire as well as our emergency services including the fearless firefighters who tackled the blaze."
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 is asked to call 101 or report it via the Lancashire Constabulary website. Quote log 97 of 17th July 2024.
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