Crews tackle major fire at commercial premises in Morecambe

Fire crews have spent the night tackling a major fire at commercial premises in Morecambe.

They were called to the scene on Birketts Place just after 11 o'clock last night (Monday June 19).

Six fire engines from Bolton-le-Sands, Silverdale, Carnforth and Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, along with the aerial ladder platform from Preston attended the scene.

The fire service’s specialist drone team were also in attendance.

(Photo: Ryan Cunningham)

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used one hose reel, two hose reel jets and a ground monitor to bring the fire under control, with crews remaining on scene damping down and monitoring hotspots through the night.

An investigation is underway.

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