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Firefighters were called to Blackpool Tower, a historic landmark on the northwest coast of England, only to discover that the reported “blaze” was in fact orange netting blowing in strong winds.
The force flew a helicopter over the 158m tower to confirm there was no blaze.
Flames reported at the top of Blackpool Tower were actually “orange netting”, police have said, after firefighters rushed to the scene.
The local fire service had deployed a number of units to the scene.
Police have said what is thought to have been a fire at Blackpool Tower has been confirmed as orange netting blowing in the wind.