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A fire has broken out at the top of Blackpool Tower - 6 fire engines are at the scene as firefighters tackle the blaze.

Dramatic pictures and videos have been shared widely on social media that appeared to show flames coming from the top of the iconic structure in Blackpool near the 360 degree viewing platform

The force flew a helicopter over the 158m tower to confirm there was no blaze.

ALBAWABA- A significant fire has erupted at Blackpool Tower, a cherished seaside landmark, with flames visible near the top of the structure. Lancashire

A fire has broken out at the top of Blackpool Tower - 6 fire engines are at the scene as firefighters tackle the blaze.

Authorities confirmed there was no fire at the landmark, after accessing the suspected blaze location.

The force flew a helicopter over the 158m tower to confirm there was no blaze.

Firefighters said they were responding to a blaze in the area - but what was presumed to be flames is in fact orange netting, police said.

Firefighters said they were responding to a blaze in the area - but what was presumed to be flames is in fact orange netting, police said.

Police have revealed that the cause of reports of a fire at the top of Blackpool Tower was in fact orange netting blowing in the wind.