Blackpool Tower Fire

[Thameslink Rail]

Hi Folks
The BBC are reporting that the top of the Blackpool Tower is on fire
Luckily it doesn't look very big so far and I hope it doesn't do much damage.

Blackpool Tower fire: Fire crews called to iconic landmark

Flames are spotted coming from near the top of the famous seaside landmark.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[lee2804]

Will be interestinf what financial cost this will have on merlin and who will have to payfor restoration work

 

[AT86]

Will be interestinf what financial cost this will have on merlin and who will have to payfor restoration work

Blackpool Council own the Tower, Merlin simply have the contract to operate the various attractions within.

 

[rob666]

Just come back from the Velvet...F&R transits on blue lights going towards the coast...know why now!

 

[ringo]

Blackpool Police statement say there was no fire and it was just orange netting getting blown in the wind.

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[Thameslink Rail]

Well at least the bleeding tower is fine

 

[AT86]

How very, well - Blackpool.

 

[Martin]

Someone's had a bit too much at the velvet coaster and freaked out

 

[Tom]

Superintendent Bob Dylan on Sky News now.

 

[Shaggy_Dog_]

Certainly not the attraction in Blackpool that would be most likely to suspiciously burn down to the ground in the off season.

 

[Blackhole_Sun]

Most realistic effect yet from MMM

Perhaps they can incorporate this into some of their dark rides?

 

[Martin]

Rumours of a Merlin corporate away day in Blackpool appear unconfirmed

 

[Connor98]

Is this an option for Wicker man?

 

[James]

Merlin Magic Making right now.

 

[IDB]

I did wonder when there was a distinct lack of smoke. That’s rolling 24/7 news coverage for you these days.

 

[Funcone]

I did think it was a bit odd. I've always said that Merlin won't set the world on fire.

 

[John_P]

 

[Burbs]

Well that was a bit interesting wasn’t it! Not sure there’s much more to be discussed about a fire that didn’t happen, so please consider the thread henceforth locked.

Thanks!